Feb 01 Sharon Asks U.S. to Shun Arafat Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, set to meet with President Bush in Washington next week, plans to ask the U.S. to cut off contacts with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat. Continue reading
Oct 05 White House Rejects Sharon’s Criticism of United States The White House criticized Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon today for accusing the United States of appeasing Palestinians in its effort to include Arab nations in its anti-terrorism coalition. Continue reading
Mar 07 Prime Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon Hard-liner Ariel Sharon took office as Prime Minister of Israel. Continue reading
Feb 06 Sharon Claims Victory Hard-liner Ariel Sharon has declared victory in Israel's special election for prime minister, following incumbent Ehud Barak's concession. Continue reading
Nov 30 Palestinians Reject Barak Offer With right-wing rival Ariel Sharon set to challenge him in early elections, embattled Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak offered to recognize a Palestinian state, but avoided the Jerusalem question. Continue reading