Senior monetary officials and economic experts are expected to take part in talks intended to reach a mutually acceptable solution to differences between Premier-designate Tzipi Livni and Labor Party leader Ehud Barak, who is not satisfied with current budgetary realities.
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While aides to Livni continue releasing messages of confidence, Barak aides are sending messages of uncertainty, seemingly seeking to pressure Livni who anxiously wishes to sign a deal with Labor, which would most likely lead to Shas� inclusion in the now-forming coalition government.
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Livni is remaining firm, in support of Finance Minister Roni Bar-On, stating she will not break from budgetary limitations at a time when the global community if focusing on a growing monetary crisis.
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Among the senior officials invited to the Sunday meeting is Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer.
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Barak aides explain �we have definitive red lines and we will not enter the new coalition at any cost�. They explain that there must be �true partnership� and if Labor does not have �a say in governmental policies�, there is no point in entering into such a coalition.
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In another government matter, Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz, who announced he was �taking a break� following his defeat in the Kadima leadership race, is planning to attend the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday.

(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)