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MK Amir Peretz (Alon Ron / Archives) del.icio.us Digg It!  new Last update - 05:16 10/11/2007 Peretz: Defense Min. Barak's policy of silence is hurting Labor By Haaretz Service tags: Labor Party, Defense Minister  Former Labor Party chairman Amir Peretz on Friday lambasted the political stance of his successor, Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Peretz accused Barak of having a policy of silence which was playing with the party and ultimately causing it damage. "The defense minister publicly supports the Annapolis conference, but behind closed doors opines that it will be a failure," Peretz told activists at a party conference on Friday. Advertisement Peretz added that he planned to call on party members to oppose approval of the state budget, claiming that Kadima has breached a coalition agreement with Labor on social matters, particularly regarding minimum wage. During the meeting, party activist Yehuda Elosh pointed to discrimination within the Labor Party toward members of Middle-Eastern descent. "The racist members of Labor are becoming stronger. They can't handle a Moroccan party chairman from Sderot," said Elosh. Peretz responded to the accusation by saying there had never been basis for claims of discrimination in the party. MK Yoram Marciano also blasted the defense minister's policies and called on him to step down. "Barak promised us security, but the Qassams continue to fall," he said. Related articles: Barak and Olmert meet face-to-face to level working tensions Barak to be defense minister; Peretz: No chance of cooperation What is left of Amir Peretz? Bookmark to del.icio.us Freedom of speech A Spanish court rules that the crime of Holocaust denial does not warrant a jail sentence. Road map to peace Israel and PA agree a future deal between them will hinge on implementing the road map.   1.   Barak: Foot in Mouth victim 14:26  |  Natallie Durson 09/11/07   2.   Peretz:" Barak`s policy of silence is hurting Labor " 14:32  |  S 09/11/07   3.   the best thing for all time is labor silence 15:05  |  victor hardman 09/11/07   4.   R.E.S.P.E.C.T. 15:19  |  Ethan 09/11/07   5.   Is it hurting as much as Peretz`s 16:01  |  Mark Lincoln 09/11/07   6.   silence 17:52  |  colin 09/11/07   7.   Peretz, it`s sad but it`s passe... 19:03  |  Esther 09/11/07   8.   NATALLIE DURSON-FOOR IN MOUTH VICTIM 19:20  |  notblackorwhite 09/11/07   9.   Does Peretz think he can get his job back? 21:05  |  Natasha 09/11/07   10.   Peretz, the klutz. 23:18  |  Stephen. 09/11/07   11.   Petertz...shhhhhhhhhh 00:45  |  Mexi 10/11/07   12.   This Buffoon Should Be Hiding in a Corner 05:50  |  Tod Zuckerman 10/11/07

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