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2026-03-24 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Iran missiles hit Lebanon, presumably aimed at Israel

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Posted by Lord Garth 2026-03-24 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1846 views ] Top
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1 Inshallah!

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-03-24 00:04|| 2026-03-24 00:04|| Front Page Top

2 Inshallah!

Now hit Gaza.

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-03-24 00:05|| 2026-03-24 00:05|| Front Page Top

3 Israeli minister calls for extending border to Lebanon's Litani River, annexing south

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-24 00:55|| 2026-03-24 00:55|| Front Page Top

4 Israel's finance minister has called for the country to extend its border with Lebanon all the way to the Litani River, in the most explicit territorial claim yet by a senior Israeli official as the military escalates its assault on the country's south, destroying bridges and demolishing homes across the region.

Bezalel Smotrich, leader of the far-right Religious Zionist Party and a key coalition partner in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, told an Israeli radio program on Monday that the military campaign in Lebanon must conclude with a fundamental shift, not just a weakened Hezbollah but redrawn borders. "I say here definitively...in every room and in every discussion, too: the new Israeli border must be the Litani," Smotrich said.

How much does a finance minister’s opinion matter with regard to military and diplomatic decisions?

Posted by trailing wife 2026-03-24 01:28|| 2026-03-24 01:28|| Front Page Top

5 Lord Garth, I couldn’t find the URL for the Yahoo article. Please add it as a comment, and I’ll paste it into the URL box.

Thank you!

Posted by trailing wife 2026-03-24 02:08|| 2026-03-24 02:08|| Front Page Top

6 How much does a finance minister’s opinion matter with regard to military and diplomatic decisions?

Google "Proportional Representation, Coalition Government"

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-03-24 05:56|| 2026-03-24 05:56|| Front Page Top

7 here's a link

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/lq7ila0nn

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-03-24 09:05|| 2026-03-24 09:05|| Front Page Top

8 For Grom:
Proportional Representation, Coalition Government

**Proportional Representation (PR)** is an electoral system designed to ensure that the distribution of seats in a legislature closely reflects the proportion of votes each party receives. Unlike winner-take-all systems, PR allocates seats based on vote share—meaning 40% of the vote typically results in 40% of the seats—thereby minimizing wasted votes and enhancing representation for smaller parties and minority viewpoints.

**Coalition Government** is a common outcome in PR systems, as no single party usually secures an outright majority. Instead, multiple parties must negotiate and form a coalition to govern, often requiring compromise and consensus-building. This dynamic promotes inclusivity, as smaller parties gain a voice in policy-making, and can lead to more balanced and moderate legislation. Studies suggest that coalition governments better reflect public opinion and can reduce political polarization by encouraging dialogue across ideological lines.

While coalition governments may face challenges such as **legislative gridlock** or **complex decision-making**, they also foster stability through negotiation and accountability. In systems like those in **Germany, New Zealand, and the Netherlands**, coalition governments are standard and have proven effective in delivering representative governance. The need for cooperation often leads to policies that reflect a broader spectrum of voter preferences, enhancing democratic legitimacy.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-24 09:32|| 2026-03-24 09:32|| Front Page Top

9 Done LG.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-24 09:34|| 2026-03-24 09:34|| Front Page Top

10 #8 In particular, ministerial seats are distributed among reps of coalition parties - which promote the party platform in the Knesset.

Posted by Grom the Affective 2026-03-24 10:08|| 2026-03-24 10:08|| Front Page Top

11 in addition to the 2 Iran missiles that hit Lebanon Sunday, another one was intercepted with the shrapnel falling in Lebanon today

Posted by Lord Garth 2026-03-24 16:06|| 2026-03-24 16:06|| Front Page Top

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