Speaking to Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) on Wednesday morning, Likud�s Silvan Shalom, a candidate for foreign minister in a Netanyahu government, explained the Likud represents the majority of the nation which has elected a right-wing bloc of at least 65 seats. He added there is no reason for Likud to enter into a coalition with Kadima involving a rotation, and after Likud builds its foundation, other parties are invited to join if they are willing to accept the government�s guidelines.
Rightfully so, Shalom explained that the final results are not in and the vote of soldiers may indeed paint a different picture. What is certain he added is that Likud can form a coalition while Livni cannot. He stated that coalition talks are beginning Wednesday morning so that when the candidates meet with President Shimon Peres next Wednesday, Likud will hopefully already have a coalition in hand, compelling Peres to give him the mandate.
(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)
