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And finally, in the January 27, 2009 Ma’ariv Newspaper, the following table was published, comparing the different prime minister candidates’ foreign policy stances. We chose
            to bring stances they disagree on, to better visualize the differences between them. It shows some of the main peace-related issues of today (since social issues don't really
              seem to be playing into this current election). (Source: “Think before you Vote”)






                          It is the Prime Minister’s role to  fearlessly strive towards treaties  with our neighbors, by creating an  Israeli program for all-inclusive   peace in the region.   A peace agreement needs to give   water, normalization, and Syria’s  effect on Lebanon and Hezbollah.  In this case, we would consider   painful concessions.   character [of Israel] requires an   two states for two peoples. It is  still early to place the entire  supervision in the


                      Ehud Barak  “Think before you Vote”   Tzipi Livni  Bibi Netanyahu  editorial comments  Notice that neither Bibi nor Tzipi  To secure the existence of Israel  The goal is keeping Israel secure,   mention the words peace.  as a democratic Jewish state we  while conducting a responsible  would negotiate with pragmatic  diplomatic process to solve the   bodies, with the goal of  conflict with the Palestinians.  establishing two national states.   Livni i


















                      The Question   What is the goal of the  negotiations with the Palestinians?   Would you agree to return the  Golan Heights in accordance with a  peace agreement with Syria?   How would a government that you  would lead react to a demand by  the Obama administration to  implement a two-state solution?   Regarding the matter of Iranian   nuclear capabilities
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