Israeli PM stifles critics

JERUSALEM - The Israeli Prime Minister, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, muzzling criticism of his handling of peace talks, yesterday forced…

JERUSALEM - The Israeli Prime Minister, Mr Benjamin Netanyahu, muzzling criticism of his handling of peace talks, yesterday forced ministers who serve on the inner cabinet to sign a document swearing to secrecy.

"The prime minister asked the ministers to sign a declaration to preserve secrecy and all present did so," said a statement.