After Close Election, Israeli Frontrunners Woo Smaller Parties

Although Livni's Kadima party apparently received slightly more votes than Netanyahu's Likud, analysts said Wednesday that the electoral math favors Netanyahu.

Livni, who favors continuing U.S.-backed peace negotiations with the Palestinians, must first peel away parties from the right-wing bloc in order to assemble a parliamentary majority of 61 seats.
2 Parties Claim Victory In Israel
In Israeli Vote Results, A Setback for Obama

In Israeli Vote, the Winner Is Gridlock