An unclear situation

Israel's domestic political situation is extremely unclear following the resignation of Ehud Olmert, writes La Repubblica: "Benjamin Netanyahu, former prime minister and leader of the opposition, wants to take advantage of Olmert's resignation and is pushing for fresh elections. ... Netanyahu is striking while the iron is hot. If elections were held tomorrow he would be the new prime minister." Meanwhile, Olmert's Kadima party is seeking a replacement: "Only two of the candidates seem likely: foreign minister Tzipi Livni, who is considered a dove, and the hawk Shaul Mofaz, a former defence minister who cut a less than fine figure as advisor to Olmert in the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon in 2006. ... But regardless of who succeeds Olmert a majority government is anything but certain. And in the event that a coalition fails, fresh elections are the sole alternative."

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