Israeli interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert waves after early exit polls in Israel's general elections showed the victory of his centrist Kadima party in Newe llan, 15 km (9 miles) west of Jerusalem, March 29, 2006. Olmert claimed victory on Wednesday in Israel's election, saying he would pursue a plan to give up parts of the West Bank and impose a border on the Palestinians if peacemaking stays frozen. [Reuters]

Israeli interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (L) smiles as he hugs Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres (R) after early exit polls in Israel's general elections in Newe llan, 15 km (9 miles) west of Jerusalem, March 29, 2006. Interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert claimed victory on Wednesday in Israel's election, saying he would pursue a plan to give up parts of the West Bank and impose a border on the Palestinians if peacemaking stays frozen. [Reuters]