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Early Israeli elections canceled, speculation of Iran attack
In a dramatic turn of events that could influence a possible Israeli strike on Iran, Israeli media reports early Tuesday indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached an agreement with the Kadima opposition party for a unity government, canceling an early election.There was no immediate comment from official sources on the decision that was reported at about 2 a.m. The reports came as Israels parliament held debates long into the night over whether to break up ahead of early elections called for the fall. Knesset spokesman Yotam Yakir said no final vote was taken and parliament is not dispersing. Earlier Monday, the Israeli government proposed that the election be moved up to Sept. 4. The election had originally been set for 2013. According to the media reports, Netanyahu forged an agreement with opposition leader Shaul Mofaz of Kadima shortly before parliament was set to vote to disperse. The appointment of Mofaz, a former military chief and defense minister, is significant in Israels standoff with Iran as he has been a vocal critic of Israel striking Irans nuclear sites on its own. Posted by: tipper 2012-05-08 |
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