Due to conditions which Livini describes as "economically and diplomatically illegitimate", the leader of the Kadima Party has decided to call for early elections instead of further pursuing a coalition government.
Following her close victory in the race to succeed Ehud Olmert as leader of the Kadima Party, questions remain about Tzipi Livni's ability to form the coalition necessary to avoid a general election in Israel.
The departure of lame-duck Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has left the leadership of the Kadima Party open to two potential candidates: Tzipi Livni and Shaul Mofaz. Whoever wins will have the challenge of securing the party's power.
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