Word: ariel
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...Palestinians but build more Jewish settlements in the West Bank. He would undertake talks on the territory's final status but not discuss Jerusalem. He would model himself on the Nixon who went to China, the Begin who met with Sadat, while his chief lieutenants include truculent extremists like Ariel Sharon, who demand Arab capitulation on Israel's terms. Israelis all call their new leader Bibi as if they know him well, but few seem sure which of those campaign promises are the real thing...
...Ariel R. Frank contributed to the reporting of this story, which was also compiled with material from Associated Press wire dispatches...
...process towards Middle East peace. Netanyahu has pledged to take a much tougher line against Yasser Arafat, to expand Jewish settlements in the West bank ant to renege on the promise to withdraw Israeli troops from Hebron. Adding to the fear that peace with Palestinians is in serious jeopardy, Ariel Sharon, a senior Likud official said on Israeli radio: "Our government cannot accept the Oslo accord exactly as it is." Many now hope that the American-educated Netanyahu will prove more pragmatic than his fiery campaign rhetoric. -->