Published Date:
23 October 2006
ISRAELI Prime Minister Ehud Olmert edged closer today to a deal to widen his government by adding a rightist party, media said.
Mr Olmert's bid for a larger coalition follows a series of opinion polls showing a significant decline in his government's popularity amid public criticism of the army's failure to crush Hezbollah guerrillas in war with Lebanon.
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Last Updated:
23 October 2006 8:44 AM
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Source:
Edinburgh Evening News
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Lebanon