Netanyahu said that he offered Livni full partnership in the government and two of three top ministerial posts, but that Livni had refused his offer for unity.
"It is clear that unity requires compromise," said Netanyahu after his coalition talks with Livni ended without agreement on Friday. "I was prepared to go a very long way toward achieving unity."
Netanyahu said he offered Livni full partnership in formulating the fundamental guidelines and direction of the new government, full equality in the distribution of ministerial portfolios between Likud and Kadima and two of the three top cabinet posts.
Netanyahu also said he told Livni he plans to advance the peace process with the Palestinians, to institute reform in the government and also to try and resolve matters of civil marriage and conversion.
