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Kadima officials: Rejecting Bibi's offer a mistake
Despite publically backing Kadima Chairwoman Tzipi Livni, behind the scenes tensions appear to be growing over Livni's declaration that she will not be joining a Likud-led government. In a talk with Ynet Monday, senior Kadima officials slammed Livni's rejection of Benjamin Netanyahu's offers. "Netanyahu made a very generous offer, and it's a mistake to reject it out of hand," one source said, dismissing Livni's estimation that a narrow right-wing government will be toppled quickly. Following closed meeting with Livni, Prime minister-designate convinced Kadima won't join Likud-led coalition; Kadima leader: Bibi did not respond positively to question of whether he would strive for a two-state solution "This is wrong thinking," the source said. "Netanyahu will have a disciplined government that would be able to conduct itself and vote in unison." However, Kadima sources expressed cautious optimism regarding the prospects of ultimately joining Bibi's government, pointing to the fact that Livni and Netanyahu were scheduled to meet again and that their first meeting lasted two hours. Meanwhile, Kadima officials also criticized Livni's management style. "She manages everything on her own and takes the decisions herself," one party source said. Officials in Kadima are saying that senior party members have not yet openly criticized Livni because "she responds aggressively to every deviation from the path she sets." Posted by: Fred 2009-02-24 |
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