monthly review

From 1996 on, the army became a genuine power in its own right in relation to the government. Peres recognized its autonomy, Netanyahu strengthened it, and Ehud Barak—his name keeps popping up—made it his true political party. ..

settlers kill 3 arabs in territories

The slayings have shaken public confidence in the government and its plans to pursue peace with the Palestinians. Opposition leader Binyamin Netanyahu last night said he was 'shocked' at the slayings claimed by Jews, according to Israel Radio. . ..

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