Tuesday, May 8, 2012

New Unity Formed In Israel. Elections Are Cancelled



Israel Forms Unity Government, Wards Off September Elections -- CNN

Jerusalem (CNN) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing Likud party have agreed to form a unity government with the rival centrist political faction Kadima in a move that will put off elections until late next year and create one of the largest coalition governments in Israeli history.

The deal was reached early Tuesday morning between Netanyahu and Kadima Party leader Shaul Mofaz, a day after Netanyahu had publicly called for early elections to be held September 4.

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More News On A New Unity Government Being Formed In Israel

Israeli premier Netanyahu unveils unity government -- AP
Netanyahu surprise gives Israel grand coalition -- Reuters
In surprise move, Netanyahu, Mofaz agree to form unity government, cancel early elections -- Haaretz
Early Israeli elections canceled amid speculation of Iran attack -- FOX News/AP
Netanyahu, stunning Israel by forging unity bloc, defends move as pro-stability -- Haaretz
Israel's Netanyahu strikes surprise coalition deal -- The Guardian
Israel PM in shock deal with rivals -- Sydney Morning Herald
Israeli political allies, foes stunned by elections cancellation, unity government -- Xinhuanet
Israel deal does not make a strike on Iran less likely -- The Guardian
Netanyahu's power play pays off -- Jonathan Marcus, BBC
Unity deal gives Israel’s Netanyahu a free hand on Iran -- Patrick Martin, Globe and Mail

My Comment: This is a surprise, and tells me that there must be a very good reason (that they are not telling us) on why this coalition government was formed.

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