Plans for an early election in Israel have been called off and a unity government has been formed instead. <br /><br />The opposition, centrist, Kadima party is joining up with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.<br /><br />The surprise move could give Netanyahu a freer hand to confront Iran over its nuclear ambitions.<br /><br />The news has come as a shock to people in Jerusalem.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/