Yachimovich defends Livni decision

Zionist Union candidate Shelly Yachimovich defends Tzipi Livni’s decision to forgo rotating with Isaac Herzog on the role of prime minister.

Asked by Channel 2 whether the decision was made — less than 12 hours before ballots open — out of stress, Yachimovich says: “I think when you are fighting for such a crucial issue, if you’re not in some stress it means something’s wrong with you.”

The rotation has been “a constant dilemma for the past month; it is no secret that this deal was not received with a lot of love,” Yachimovich says, adding that “there is a great chance our list will establish the government.”

When asked whether the move hurts the credibility of the party, having been made so late in the race, Yachimovich says that it actually “testifies to humane behavior, gentlemanliness and keeping to agreements.”