Israeli PM names Livni as justice minister

ALJAZEERA:  … Al Jazeera’s Nicole Johnston, reporting from Jerusalem, called Livni’s decision to join Netanyahu “a fairly easy alliance.”

“For her, the main issue has really been Palestinian getting talks happening again,” Johnston said, adding that Livni has been “very critical” on Netanyahu’s failure to advance the peace process with Palestine.

If Israel and the Palestinians reach a deal, it would be brought before the government and parliament for a vote, “and if necessary – a referendum,” the agreement stated…   (more)

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