Netanyahu to form new Israeli govt
China Daily | Updated: 2009-02-21 08:01
JERUSALEM: Israeli President Shimon Peres chose hard-line Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu to form a new Israeli government on Friday, ending days of speculation and giving Netanyahu six weeks to put together a ruling coalition.
Peres made his announcement early Friday afternoon after holding meetings with Netanyahu and Kadima Party leader Tzipi Livni.
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