The leaders of Israel’s main parties on Wednesday began the arduous process of assembling a new government, and resolving the political gridlock created by Tuesday’s inconclusive general election.
By Tobias Buck in Jerusalem and Daniel Dombey in Washington
Published: February 11 2009 18:51 | Last updated: February 12 2009 01:34
The leaders of Israel’s main parties on Wednesday began the arduous process of assembling a new government, and resolving the political gridlock created by Tuesday’s inconclusive general election.

A rotating sign showing Kadima party leader Tzipi Livni, left, and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu