Member of Knesset Yochanan Plesner informed Kadima party chairwoman Tzipi Livni, Tuesday morning, that he has decided to support Knesset member Shaul Mofaz in the upcoming primaries for leadership of the party. Plesner told MK Livni, "I admireyou very much andthink youethicalandworthy,but under the circumstances, Mofazshouldbe given a chanceto lead Kadima on a renewed path."
Plesneris expectedto playa seniorrole in Mofaz's campaign staff. He continued, "Over the past two years,I got to knowMKShaul Mofaz from close up.I was impressed byhis skillsto lead,to gather agroup ofquality people,to lead,staff workand to make decisions. In my eyes, Mofazrepresents ethical leadershipwithmilitaryexperienceandunderstandingofsocial needswhich are essentialfor leading the Israelicentrist party."