Israeli PM Sharon quits Likud party
link (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4456242.stm)
Israel's Sharon quits Likud party
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is forming a "new national liberal" political party, leaving the right-wing Likud party he helped to found.
"Likud in its current format cannot lead Israel to its national aims," Mr Sharon said in a televised address.
Wow...
Neu Leonstein
22-11-2005, 02:37
Wow...
I was wondering how slow NS had become these days...
Anyways, the election will only be next year. I hope Peretz takes it, I don't think Sharon can win, and Netanyahu needs to be locked away.
Kreitzmoorland
22-11-2005, 02:50
This is a good developement for peace. Sharon's new party and the Likud will split the vote, and Peretz will probably get in with Labour. I appreciate the strength Sharon has showed in following through with the gaza pullout, but his time is now over. Its time to end unilateral action and make room for the real negotiators.
Dobbsworld
22-11-2005, 02:52
I understand Mr. Sharon remains quite popular in spite of leaving Likud.
Neu Leonstein
22-11-2005, 02:54
I understand Mr. Sharon remains quite popular in spite of leaving Likud.
Problem is that the Extreme Right say he sold the settlers, and the Left still says that he's no good. He's only got very moderate voices left, and I sincerely doubt that that would be enough to win those elections.
Kreitzmoorland
22-11-2005, 03:04
Problem is that the Extreme Right say he sold the settlers, and the Left still says that he's no good. He's only got very moderate voices left, and I sincerely doubt that that would be enough to win those elections.
Basically, just another average day in Israeli politics. Govenment falls, new party, election call, all in a day's work.
Basically, just another average day in Israeli politics. Govenment falls, new party, election call, all in a day's work.
This seems to be a bit more though, since Sharon has the popularity to form a powerful coalition next election.