Brave Decisions

In Israel this week, 2 government figures actually made brave decisions.
First, the Attorney General Menahem Mazuz said he would push to indict Ehud Olmert on fraud, bribery, and more. It's good to finally see that corrupt politicians will get what's coming to them after they deceive the public. It was lamentable that Sharon got away with all that he was charged with, and will never have to face the public for what he's done. One must recognize the courage it takes to prosecute a former Prime Minister, and for that I applaud Mazuz for his actions.
Secondly, Ehud Barak has decided he may join the coalition. It is obviously good for him, as he may keep his defense minister spot, but it is also good for the country, as now the coalition will be more stable and flexible. I think this will bolster support for him and Labour if he can perform his job competently, and act presidential while being part of the coalition. Kadima looks like a bunch of hypocrites, on the one hand telling Likud to join them in a unity government, and then not joining them. It's clear that Livni wants the government to fail and then she'll swoop in to become Prime Minster. Alas, if only the country wasn't going into recession, facing a nuclear Iran, and still contending with ongoing security issues. This is a time where Israel needs the best government possible, and instead of being a part of it Livni is cynically playing politics.