Prime Minister Ehud Olmert appointed Ronnie Bar-On as Finance Minister, and Meir Sheetrit will move from the Housing Ministry to the Interior Ministry. Chaim Ramon will replace Vice Prime Minister Shimon Peres as Deputy Prime Minister and Ya'akov Edery will head the Immigration Ministry.
Two Years Ago Today at IsraelNN.com
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert stated Israel will remain firm in her refusal to negotiate with terrorists, stating capitulation will only bring the next terror attack upon us. Olmert during the past week has stated repeatedly that Israel will not enter into talks with Hamas.
--Releasing an ultimatum statement in response to a terrorist ultimatum, officials in the Prime Minister’s office stated there would be no concessions made to “murderous terrorist blackmail” attempts--adding no negotiations will be launched towards the release of prisoners.
30 Years Ago in Israel
Prime Minister Menachem Begin announced that Israel would willingly look at an Egyptian peace plan, but would only enter peace negotiations with Egypt without preconditions.
32 Years Ago in Israel
Israel, in coordination with the French government, began proceedings for the release of Israeli hostages held by Palestinian and other terrorists in Entebbe, Uganda. The hijackers extended their deadline for three days and released 101 hostages. The remaining hostages included 98 Israelis and other Jews of dual nationality, as well as 12 crew members.