Haaretz Editorial: Why boycott Qatar?
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Title:Linvi is either stupid like other ministers or Olmert vetoed it.
Name:Haham me Bat Yam
City: Bat Yam State: Israel
"..It is difficult to comprehend what motivated Livni`s decision, especially in light of the fact that she will permit senior Foreign Ministry officials to take part in the conference..."

Livni is either as stupid as the rest of Olmerts Government Ministers or Olmert muzzeled her.
recall that on the eve of the cruscial debate in UN in August, when Resolution 1701 was in process of completion, Livni palnned to atted the Security Council meeting to lead the Israeli delegation. Who was vingigative and plain stupid then? Olmert. He did not want FM Livni to get to much limelight hence enhancing her repution, least she will outscore Olmert in popularity and may be aan alternative to Olmert.
It is probable that Olmert again tries to keep a lead on the growth of Livis popularity at hs expense.


Thats why Olmerts machinations are so hard to follow and understand