Livni could run up against trouble from certain factions of the Knesset, specifically the Shas party, because it advocates a hard-line stance against Palestine, and also wants even more child welfare because of that group's large families, the IHT notes. Livni is against an increase in child welfare allowances.

The BBC reports that Livni is much less hawkish than her primary rival, Shaul Mofaz, and has a strong foreign relations background — something that could aid her in potential peace talks with Palestinians. However, according to Al Jazeera, Palestinians are not confident that Livni's leadership would create a positive change for them. "They're all war criminals," a Palestinian woman tells Al Jazeera of the potential Israeli PMs.

Livni Wins Israel Party Primary [BBC]
Q&A: Israeli Leadership Change [BBC]
Israeli Foreign Minister In Position To Become Prime Minister [IHT]
Video: Palestinians Despondent As Israeli Polls Near [YouTube via Al Jazeera]

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