With a week to go, the comments made by US President Barack Obama
opened Hatnu'a Chairwoman Tzipi Livni's political platform presentation.
"All Israeli citizens should have received a wake-up call
this morning." said Livni at the press conference . "Everybody who has not yet awakened, everyone
who still thinks things will be fine -- got up this morning to very
sharp and clear statements by the U.S. President who said that the
Israeli Prime Minister is leading the State of Israel towards severe
isolation."
"If a dramatic change does not occur and
those sitting on the fence do not come out to vote -- Israel will
continue to be led into isolation which will lead to violence and the
impact we are already seeing in the economic situation," Livni warned.
She also said that the relationship between the US and
Israel is not one to be tested. "The United States is a key part of
Israel's national security," said Livni. "You can like or dislike the
President of the United States, but we're talking about our greatest
friendship and the security of Israel, so these things should awake
every Israeli citizen. This is a wake-up call."
The Likud party released a statement in response, stating: "unfortunately, Livni continues to attempt to enlist the world
against Israel instead of standing with the prime minister against Iran.
Retreating is not leading."
