Ariel sharon

Israel’s election is being cast as a historic showdown - but four trends tell a different story

POLITICAL AFFAIRS: From rivalries within political blocs to polls that shape voter choices and coalition red lines, four trends reveal the challenges facing Israel’s next government.

‘Politicians should leave room for compromise before the election, rather than making absolute promises they may have to abandon afterward for the good of the country.’ Will the challenge of building Israel’s next coalition government fall to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot?
Palestinians hurl rocks at Israeli security forces during clashes in the West Bank town of Hebron October 16, 2000.

On this day: Second Intifada triggered following Ariel Sharon's visit to Temple Mount

Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman leads a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026

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Shaul Mofaz at a Kadima rally, 2009.

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Sharon the man

A month after his death, Interior Minister Gideon Sa’ar, who served as cabinet secretary in Ariel Sharon’s government, helps offer insights into often overlooked aspects of the late prime minister’s character.

Ariel Sharon

Think about it: Arik and Shula

Both – Ariel Sharon and Shulamit Aloni – passed away in January 2014. Each had three sons (Sharon’s eldest was killed in a tragic accident) who were endlessly devoted to them.

Sharon's grave at Sycamore ranch

Borderline Views: Sharon and Aloni - an odd couple

Within the space of 2 weeks, Israel has bidden farewell to 2 of its charismatic political figures.

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Lessons from the Palestinian response to Ariel Sharon’s death

The Palestinian reaction to Sharon’s death highlights the necessity of the int'l community to clam down on the messages of hatred, destruction being taught in Palestinian schoolrooms.

Palestinians celebrate the passing of late former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.

Palestine - Sharon's legacy haunts Obama and Kerry

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert -- who succeeded Sharon -- had neither forgotten nor overlooked the critical significance of Bush’s letter when agreeing to resume negotiations with the PA in 2007.

Ariel Sharon.

Man of many wars

Ariel Sharon cast an indelible imprint on the annals of the Israel Defense Forces.

Former Chief of Staff Haim Bar-Lev consults with Maj. Gen. Ariel Sharon during the Yom Kippur War, 1973

Sharon's ideological metamorphosis

According to David Landau's new biography, the two-state battle is not yet over, and Sharon could yet emerge the winner.

Ariel Sharon meets with his advisers at his Jerusalem residence, December 21, 2005.

Ariel Sharon vs. Time: A personal perspective

I went from reporting stories to becoming a part of the story – and I didn’t enjoy it at all.

Ariel Sharon a week after the Yom Kippur War cease-fire.

A contradictory life

After strongly opposing the establishment of a Palestinian state for most of his political life, Sharon dramatically changed course.

Sharon sits with his wife Lily

Le voyage de Sharon en Argentine

« La viande argentine a une réputation universelle. Or, pendant tout mon séjour, on m’a servi du poulet ! »

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