General election looms for Israel
以色列大选前景灰暗
The leader of Israels governing Kadima party, Tzipi Livni, has recommended holding general elections after failing to build a coalition government.
Ms Livi told Israels President Shimon Peres that she had abandoned her attempts to form a majority.
"The people will choose their leaders," she said.
Mr Peres has three days to consult, but correspondents say it is now almost certain that elections will be called for early next year.
以色列执政党前进党党魁利夫尼在组建新联合政府失败后，建议举行大选。
利夫尼在周日与总统佩雷斯举行会晤中表示她已经放弃组建联合政府。
她说“人民会选择他们的领导者”。
利夫尼还有三天进一步磋商的时间。但是，记者们说，现在基本可以确定明年早些时候会举行新的大选。
