Mofaz vows not to split Kadima

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Mofaz vows not to split Kadima

During Kadima Council meeting, party's No. 2 criticizes Chairwoman Livni, clarifying he has not given up on demand to move up primaries. Livni stresses she will not accept demand

Amnon Meranda Published: 02.24.10, 22:19 / Israel News

Knesset Member Shaul Mofaz (Kadima) declared Wednesday that he has not given up his demand to move up the primary elections in his party, but clarified that he won't work to split Kadima.

Opposition Chairwoman Tzipi Livni, on the other hand, reiterated that the primaries would only be held before the next Knesset elections.

Speaking at a Kadima Council meeting in Petah Tikva, Mofaz said, "I believe the argument over who will get a renewed credit to lead the movement has not ended. I have offered a way of agreement and compromise and there will be no escape. I hear voices attempting to push members out of Kadima. Those are the same voices that associated me with Netanyahu's law about the desertion of seven members. This is not my way. I want to lead Kadima to victory in the next elections."

He went on to criticize Livni and her policy. "We are talking about an aggressive, inappropriate and wrong way of holding on to a set of rules. Those who hide behind sets of rules may bring about the destruction of the movement.

"Kadima has been caught in a crisis which is the result of mistakes made and lack of sufficient leadership in leading the opposition. The result of all this is a significant number of Knesset members who have held negotiations with three parties, leading to a very difficult rift inside the party. This cannot be ignored."

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