Israel's Next Govt Remains Uncertain As Netanyahu Pushes Unity Proposal & Eisenkot Negotiates Coalition
Jerusalem [Israel], November 9: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday called on opposition leaders to join him in forming a unified government comprising opposition and ultra-Orthodox parties, saying it was "the need of the hour" amid the country's major challenges. In a video statement released on Monday, Netanyahu said any "Zionist" party could join the proposed government,…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged opposition leaders on Monday to join him in forming a national unity government, stating it is "the need of the hour" as Israel confronts significant challenges. The proposed coalition would include opposition parties and ultra-Orthodox factions. Netanyahu stated that any "Zionist" party could join the government, but he insisted that his Likud party should lead the coalition as the largest party.
President Isaac Herzog had given Eisenkot the mandate to form a government after consultations with political parties, with Eisenkot's bloc holding 48 seats, compared to Netanyahu's 53. Neither leader has the 61 seats needed for a majority without additional partners.
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