Notes : Runner - up , Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz , resigned from Knesset . Livni claims victory in election for leadership of ruling Labor party . This could make her Israel 's first female prime minister in 30 years . But he indicated he does not intend his departure from front-line politics to be permanent . Livni beat Mofaz by a narrow margin .
Notes : Runner - up , Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz , resigned from Knesset . Livni claims victory in election for leadership of ruling Labor party . This could make her Israel 's first female prime minister in 30 years . Livni beat Mofaz by a narrow margin .