Kadima leader Tzipi Livni on Sunday evening announced that her efforts to build a coalition government were unsuccessful, and recommended that early general elections be held.
Livni made the announcement at a press conference held at the president's residence in Jerusalem, Beit Hanassdi, where she arrived at 5:30 p.m. to meet with President Shimon Peres.
During the meeting, Peres praised Livni for her "sticking to her principles" in the process of attempting to put together a coalition.
Though Peres is likely to accept her preference, by law he could also decide to appoint another MK whom he believe
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Kadima chairwoman arrives at Presidential Residence in Jerusalem, informs Peres she will not be able to assemble new government despite last ditch effort
It's official: Israel is heading towards a nationwide election. Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni informed President Shimon Peres on Sunday that she will not be able to assemble a new government, and the latter must therefore call for general elections. Prior to Livni's arrival at the Presidential Residence in Jerusalem, another effort was made to schedule a meeting between the Kadima chairwoman and Shas Chairman Eli Yishai, in order to enable the last-minute construction of a coalition. However both sides were dismissive of the possible success of such negotiations, and a top Livni aide said, "No one would speak to us." Yishai's
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Kadima leader Tzipi Livni on Sunday evening announced that her efforts to build a coalition 
Kadima chairwoman arrives at Presidential Residence in Jerusalem, informs Peres she will not be able to assemble new government despite last ditch effort 