Posted on 09/18/2008 5:33:41 AM PDT by Alouette
Palestinian authority officials breathe a sign of relief, say they feared Mofaz victory
Ali Waked Published: 09.17.08, 23:20 / Israel News
Palestinian Authority officials said Wednesday night they were pleased with Tzipi Livni's apparent victory in the Kadima primaries and were looking forward to continuing peace talks with her.
PA officials anxiously followed the Kadima primaries throughout the day, and just like Livni's associated were concerned about the low turnout rate earlier in the day. Palestinian sources were concerned that a Mofaz victory would halt the diplomatic process, while a Livni victory was perceived as recipe for continued talks.
A senior PA official told Ynet: "We'll work with anyone, but it's no secret that working with Livni will be much easier. She knows her stuff so there's no need to start from scratch with her. We hope very much that she'd be able to put together a coalition so that we can continue to negotiate."
The source added that a Mofaz victory would prompt him to move closer to Shas and rightist parties at the expense of talks with the Palestinians.
"Livni realizes that the solution to the current situation is a quick diplomatic agreement with us," he said. "We hope that she'd be able to form a government very quickly."
Meanwhile, many PA residents also closely monitored the primaries, while Palestinian and Arab networks offered coverage of the vote.
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Palestinians pleased.......There’s you r first clue......SSDP....
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
But if she wins the Kadima primary, is it a given that she’ll be PM?
Isn’t it usually a bad thing when your mortal enemies are pleased with the outcome of your national election?
I guess we Americans may soon find out.
Livni - Israel’s Pelosi
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No surprise. Livni is no Golda Meir!
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