Israel and Hamas continued to bombard each other today as attempts began to broker a cease-fire after six days of death and destruction.

Israelis would vote Ehud Olmert out of office if elections were held now, polls indicated today, as the defiant prime minister defended his performance in the Lebanon war and lashed out at his critics.

Nearly seven out of 10 Israelis are dissatisfied with prime minister Ehud Olmert’s performance and his greatest political rival would win an election, according to an opinion poll today

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has widened his lead over his rivals in upcoming national elections following a suicide bombing at an Israeli mall this week, according to new public opinion polls published today.