Netanyahu renews call for Israeli government unity as Eisenkot dismisses 'tricks'
Summary
Caretaker Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu renewed his call for a national unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, who is negotiating to form the next government. Eisenkot rejected Netanyahu’s appeal as a political ploy and called for excluding far-right figures from a government under his leadership.Key Facts
- Netanyahu said a unity government would address Israel’s security challenges, including Iran.
- Netanyahu urged Eisenkot to meet without preconditions and set aside their disagreements.
- Eisenkot said Netanyahu had lost the election and accused him of using political tricks.
- Eisenkot was tasked with forming a government within 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension.
- Eisenkot’s bloc has 48 lawmakers, while Netanyahu’s supporters have 46 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
- Netanyahu warned against Eisenkot’s proposed minority government, which could pass if 26 other lawmakers abstain.
- Eisenkot has said he could work with members of Likud and Religious Zionism if their commitment to unity is sincere.
- Eisenkot called for a break with extremists, including supporters of far-right minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
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