Jan 7th, 2006 · Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's sudden health problems further blur the outlines of the Middle East's turbulent politics. NPR Senior Foreign Editor Loren Jenkins offers his insight on several core issues.
Jan 5th, 2006 · Prime Minister Ariel Sharon could be sedated for up to 72 hours following emergency surgery for a massive stroke, hospital officials said Thursday.
Jan 5th, 2006 · Prime Minister Ariel Sharon fought for his life Thursday following seven hours of emergency surgery to stop widespread bleeding in his brain. The massive stroke made it unlikely that he would return to power.
Dec 26th, 2005 · Israelis and Palestinians go to the polls in separate elections early in the new year, and there are new participants on both sides. In Israel, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has left the right-wing Likud Party and formed a new centrist movement. On the Palestinian side, the Islamist militant movement Hamas is taking part in legislative elections for the first time.
Nov 21st, 2005 · In a major shake-up of Israeli politics, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announces he is leaving the hard-line Likud Party he helped found and forming his own political party to stand in parliamentary elections in March. He said Likud in its present state does not provide the leadership Israel needs.
Aug 7th, 2005 · Israeli Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces his resignation, a week before Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip begins. Also, Israel's Cabinet formally ratifies the first phase of the withdrawal. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon says Netanyahu's resignation will not affect the pullback.
Aug 7th, 2005 · Israel's Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resigns from his post in protest of Israel's planned pullout from the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon appointed Vice Premier Ehud Olmert to replace Netanyahu.