Sharon was the Prime Minister in 2003 which is some 'part of the government'. Author is well-connected judging by his resume. Also see this where the reporter s

Sharon was the Prime Minister in 2003 which is some 'part of the government'. Author is well-connected judging by his resume. Also see this where the reporter says he talked with "three sources with direct knowledge": https://forward.com/opinion/217842/how-bibi-and-bush-made-a-mess-of-the-middle-east/ https://forward.com/opinion/217842/how-bibi-and-bush-made-a-...