Benjamin Netanyahu calls for the formation of a unity government in Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the formation of a national unity government led by himself. The Prime Minister rejected coalitions involving Arab parties, claiming they support terrorism. This follows Gadi Eisenkot receiving a mandate to form a coalition.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated forming a unity government was an absolute necessity.
- Gadi Eisenkot was given a mandate to form a coalition.
- Netanyahu said the Likud party should lead the government.
- Netanyahu criticized Arab parties as supporting terrorism and Hamas.
- Netanyahu said a government cannot be formed with Hamas supporters.
- Netanyahu stated Iran continues working to revive its nuclear threat.
- Eisenkot publicly stated Netanyahu is unfit to lead Israel.
- Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats.
- Avigdor Lieberman rejects any coalition relying on Arab party support.
- Eisenkot’s opposition bloc received 48 seats in the October 27 elections.
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