Latest is that Peres will meet with Livni and Netanyahu separately, expecting to appeal to them to form a unity government. Interestingly, it is Livni who doesn't want it, Bibi feels it would be advantageous. I don't know, I'm a bit nervous for what Peres might pull in the 11th hour. I hope it goes smoothly tomorrow and Bibi will be given the charge, however, for some reason, Peres is indicating he won't make his announcement until Sunday. Why so long?...the mandate is clear.
In the meetings with President Peres, Labor's Ophir Pines-Paz had something interesting to say about Netanyahu. Discussing who Labor would or would not recommend, it was reported that Pines-Paz said "....Netanyahu is a political, ideological adversary and we do not share the same views," .... "We respect him, but we cannot recommend him. We share some views with Livni, but unfortunately, she opted for Yisrael Beiteinu over the Left in hopes for a rotation with Bibi. She made it easier for us in that sense, by choosing not to be a part of us." (color highlighting mine)
I found it interesting and important that for all the disagreements and negative attacks, this Labor Knesset member still held respect for Bibi. It says a lot for who Bibi is, but also Pines-Paz. I'm not a Pines-Paz fan, but I find it commendable that he spoke in such a way.
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