Livni: No unity government under current terms

Kadima Chairwoman Tzipi Livni on Monday ruled out the possibility of her party joining a unity government with the Likud, unless Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu accepts Kadima's principles.

During a Kadima faction meeting at the Knesset Monday noon, Livni said: "Unity is formed when the two parties that received the support of the majority of the public sit together and create a true basis of operation, a basis of a common way. After this foundation of true partnership is established other factions can be brought in as well."

Referring to her meetings with Netanyahu in recent days, she said that there has been no progress in the efforts to establish a joint Likud-Kadima government. "If there is, or if I think there will be, sincere, true intentions and capability to create a real unity government, I will examine the issue thoroughly and with good intentions," she added.

Livni also stressed that Kadima will not serve as a fig leaf for a rightist government. "Kadima's way must be reflected in several very important areas. This is what we promised to the voters and how we gained their trust: The diplomatic process, the desire to continue the Annapolis process, reach a permanent settlement and find a solution for two nation states, which is in Israel's interests."

Amnon Meranda contributed to the report