Jerusalem – Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu held secret meetings with Tzipi Livni ahead of the formation of the 19th Knesset, Channel 2 reported on Monday.
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The report gives credence to rumors Netanyahu intends to form a centrist coalition with The Tzipi Livni Party, rather than with partners on the Right.
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She looks rather angry in that picture… scarily angry…
Other street rumors have him forming a coalition with the three religious parties and Livni who it is said is desperate for a share of the Cabinet cake..
Secret meeting?
Many people who voted for the religious parties, whether they be Shas, United Torah etc. did so knowing that Netanyahu was a sure win anyway and thus their vote would be better served by supporting the religious parties thereby affording these parties more leverage when negotiating with Netanyahu for inclusion into the governing coalition.
By excluding these religious parties from the governing coalition Netanyahu risks alienating and jeopordizes his chances with this group of voters should he need their support down the line.