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Polls point to tough election day for Labor, CNN (2009)

This is an article about the political situation in Israel in relation to the upcoming February 10 elections.

Israel´s Angry Elections, CNN (2009)

How Israel's Anger Issues Hurt Us All

West Bank rabbi bans women from local election, BBC News (2010)

This article discusses the decision of a rabbi in a settlement in the West Bank to forbit women to stand for local elections.

Israel: Self-serving election threats, The Jerusalem Post (2010)

This article reports on the political environment in Israel. According to the author, an atmosphere of pre-election euphoria is in the air, and the general elections (originally scheduled for October 22, 2013) could take place a lot sooner.

Israel: Ehud Barak quits weakened Labor to form new party, Ha'aretz (2011)

This article reports on Defense Minister's Ehud Barak resignation as chairman of the Labor Party. Following months of discussions inside the party, Ehud Barak decided to step down and form a new political force called Atzmaut (Independence) with four other party members, which will eventually become a political party. Mr Barak and his four colleagues are expected to remain in the government coalition.

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