Friday, February 20, 2009

Peres Entrusts Netanyahu with Forming a Government

11:42 AM  Reut R. Cohen  1 comment

President Peres met with Likud chairman Binyamin Netanyahu at 2:15 p.m. and entrusted him with the task of forming a government. Netanyahu now has 28 days to form a coalition and could receive two additional weeks if he needs them.

Netanyahu has called on Tzipi Livni and Ehud Barak for their assistance in creating a national unity government.
Peres formally announces decision with Netanyahu beside him. Credit: Moshe Milner, GPO

The right-wing bloc proved to be victorious this year, earning more mandates than leftist and the Kadima (center) parties.

Additional information:
- Arutz 7
- Jerusalem Post

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