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To: neolib who wrote (227178)	3/30/2005 4:31:00 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574012

I thought the very conservative religious parties were quite small. They are always trying to get religious laws passed, but I don't think their control is anywhere near what you imply. However, I have never visited there, and don't know the full story. Their control is fairly significant for two reasons: First, they are needed by the ruling party, the Likud, to form a coalition in order to run Israel. BTW, the Likud also has its share of religious fanatic. In any case, the purely religious, extreme right parties tend to act as a swing vote for Sharon's policies. It forces him to get their approval before making major policy changes. Having said that, Sharon has really bucked them on the settlement issue. Which leads to the second point: The extreme right religious parties have a strong base in the settlements both in Gaza and the WB. The religious right appear to feel more comfortable in the settlements than they do in the big cities like Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. They are actively opposed to dismantling the settlements. Consequently, the religious right currently is at war with Sharon and are threatening to leave the coalition which I think requires an election. Not sure about that last point. ted