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Israel's main opposition party, Kadima, has elected former defence minister and army chief Shaul Mofaz as its leader. He defeated the current party leader, Tzipi Livni, by a wide margin, winning 61.7 per cent of the vote in yesterday's primary. Both politicians are former members of the governing Likud party of the Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Kadima is the biggest party in parliament, but recent polls suggest the number of seats it holds could be halved in next year's election.
Despite the polls, Mr Mofaz said in his victory speech that Kadima would lead the next government and appealed to Israelis to have faith. He also promised to lead a new social order, seek new peace talks with the Palestinians, and campaign for Israel's image and its future.
Despite the polls, Mr Mofaz said in his victory speech that Kadima would lead the next government and appealed to Israelis to have faith. He also promised to lead a new social order, seek new peace talks with the Palestinians, and campaign for Israel's image and its future.
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