Israeli Press Review of 06.12.12

 

Major Headlines

Amir Peretz leaves Labor, joins Tzipi Livni Party

The Jerusalem Post: By Jpost.com Staff –Former defense minister joins Livni’s party third on list in challenge to Netanyahu’s government; Peretz says „without a peace agreement, there will be no social justice;” Labor, Yesh Atid, Meretz slam „opportunistic” move…

Report: Syrian military arms chemical weapons

Ynet: By Ynet –NBC says Assad’s forces have ‘loaded chemical weapons into bombs’; now await orders to strike rebels with deadly sarin gas…

Poll: Majority of Israelis supported Gaza operation

The Jerusalem Post: By Jpost.com Staff –Peace Index poll finds a majority of Israelis want a return to peace talks, but even larger number doubts their chances of success…