Israeli Election Results Confirm Livni Won Most Seats
The final results of Israel’s parliamentary election confirmed Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni’s Kadima Party won the contest by a single seat over Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud Party. Both candidates are attempting to form coalition governments.
Report: Hamas to Sign Deal to Release Israeli Soldier
Meanwhile, the Arabic daily Al-Hayat is reporting Hamas is prepared to sign a deal next week for the release of abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit as part of a long-term truce agreement with Israel. According to the report, Shalit would be freed in exchange for 1,000 Palestinians jailed in Israel.
UN to Probe Israel Attacks on UN Facilities in Gaza
In other news from the region, the United Nations has launched a formal inquiry into Israel’s bombings of UN installations and convoys during its twenty-two-day attack on Gaza.
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