Ariel Sharon, the Prime Minister of Israel, has officially taken responsibility for forming a new cabinet following the victory of his Likud party in last month's parliamentary elections, stating that he will attempt to eliminate the 'terrorist leadership' of Palestine. Israeli President Moshe Katsav invited Mr. Sharon to form the new Israeli cabinet within twenty-eight days. In a televised speech, Mr. Sharon accepted this invitation and mentioned that the new government would continue the fight against terrorism, but did not threaten to expel Yasser Arafat. Meanwhile, Israeli officials report that three Palestinians suspected of guerrilla activities were killed when their car filled with explosives detonated near an Israeli outpost in the Gaza Strip, injuring four Israeli soldiers in the incident.
Ariel Sharon: Will Attempt to Eliminate Palestinian 'Terrorist Leadership' After Forming New Cabinet
Ariel Sharon has taken charge of forming a new Israeli cabinet and aims to dismantle Palestinian leadership he labels as terrorist. This comes after a recent electoral victory for his party, Likud. The situation remains tense as violence continues in the region.
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📰 What Happened
Ariel Sharon has accepted the invitation to form a new Israeli cabinet and has pledged to eliminate what he calls the 'terrorist leadership' of Palestine. This follows a recent electoral victory for his Likud party and comes amid ongoing violence in the region.
- Sharon's Likud party won the parliamentary elections.
- Three Palestinians suspected of guerrilla activities were killed in a related incident in Gaza.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been ongoing for decades, characterized by disputes over land, governance, and mutual recognition. Ariel Sharon's hardline policies have historically contributed to tensions.
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