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 | | The beginning of Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom’s term in office was promising. |
 | | He was attentive, demonstrated a quick grasp and openness, and invited the two Dans, Ambassador to the United States Ayalon and U.N.envoy Gillerman, to Israel in order to gain an in-depth of understanding of Israel’s standing in America. |
 | | Moreover, during the Shalom era, two more Foreign Ministry promotion tracks joined the regular advancement path: connections in the Likud Central Committee, and ties with the minister’s wife. |
| www.ynetnews.com /articles/0,7340,L-3088040,00.html (635 words) |
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