Israel's Livni declares victory

Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni declared victory on Wednesday in an election to replace Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as leader of the ruling party.

"You were just incredible," Livni said in a conference call to supporters that was broadcast on Army Radio. "And the good guys won ... I just want afterwards not to disappoint any of you and to do all the right things that you fought for."

Two exit polls gave Livni an outright victory in the Kadima party primary. Official results are due within hours. A spokesman for her main rival, Shaul Mofaz, said he had no plans to speak before Thursday.