Israel: Olmert not ruling out emergency gov't

[Dover]

Israel: Olmert not ruling out emergency gov't
Jul. 12, 2006 23:51 | Updated Jul. 13, 2006 3:58
Olmert not ruling out emergency gov't



Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met individually with Labor chairman Amir Peretz and Likud chairman Binyamin Netanyahu late Wednesday night, raising speculation that an expanded "national emergency government" could be on the way.

Former prime minister Levy Eshkol formed such a government when the Six Day War started in 1967. MKs in Kadima, Likud, Israel Beiteinu and the National Union called upon Olmert to follow suit due to the tense security situation in the North and South.

Olmert made a point of not ruling out the possibility when he was asked about it in a press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in the afternoon.

"I have not dealt with political or coalition activity but its time will come," Olmert said.

Olmert's associates said that expanding the government was unlikely at this stage but it could be considered if the security situation continues to worsen. Coalition chairman Avigdor Yitzhaki said that he was always in favor of having as wide a coalition as possible, especially at a time of war.

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[Behind the Aegis]

1. nor should he.

[DELUSIONAL]

2. As suspected he wants to be the war Prez . . . ah PM

more power-- need more power -- yep that's the ticket -- more power.

He's stupidity and stubbornness caused this crisis in the first place.

Sorry fellas (many of you are kind gentle souls) --but this male macho stuff is really disgusting and it the women and CHILDREN who always suffer the most.

[Behind the Aegis]

3. do explain...

"He's stupidity and stubbornness caused this crisis in the first place." Because this sounds more like the typical "blame the victim" response.

[Robbien]

4. bah

He is trying to claim the victim label just like the GOP keeps claiming the victum label. They both do preemptive attacks and then claim victim status.

Again, bah.