Livni: Hard to see common ground between new Likud acquisitions

By JPOST.COM STAFF
Kadima leader Tzipi Livni on Sunday expressed criticism of the wave of 'celebrities' joining Likud in recent days, saying they did not share a common ideology. "It's hard to find common ground between the figures who have joined Likud," Livni told Army Radio. "This is not a game of player acquisitions, akin to pre-season basketball transfers." She was referring to the recent enlistment of public figures such as Benny Begin and former IDF spokesperson Miri Regev - as well as the anticipated return of Dan Meridor - to the ranks of Likud. In response, Likud said in a statement: "The common ground between the party's supporters is the desire to achieve peace. Contrary to Livni's approach - the approach of [former Meretz chairman] Yossi Beilin - this must be done without endangering Israeli citizens."