Netanyahu seeks Likud re-election

Analysts predict win for former Israeli premier in run for party leadership.

frost over the world — General elections are due in 2010 but Netanyahu could challenge Olmert as early as 2008 [AFP]

Netanyahu’s two challengers are Moshe Feiglin, a Jewish nationalist candidate, and Danny Danon, a junior Likud politician.

Israeli general elections are due in 2010 but, with Olmert’s near record low approval ratings, some commentators anticipate a face-off between him and Netanyahu as early as next year.

Olmert is leader of the centrist Kadima party.

Source: News Agencies