Netanyahu in surprise coalition with Kadima

Israel's prime minister has called off plans for early elections after forming a national-unity government with the centrist Kadima party.

Binyamin Netanyahu says his new government will promote a "responsible" peace process with the Palestinians. The Knesset, Israel's parliament, is expected to approve a deal later on Tuesday, which will see Kadima join the unity government after a major U-turn by Kadima's leader, Shaul Mofaz.

Al Jazeera's Cal Perry reports from Jerusalem.