{
  "id": 20070366,
  "title": "Eisenkot rejects Netanyahu's unity appeal, calls it political 'tricks'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/eisenkot-rejects-netanyahus-unity-appeal-calls-it-political-tricks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T22:40:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/11/1577941/eisenkot-rejects-netanyahus-unity-appeal-calls-it-political-tricks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jerusalem - Israel's caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged for a national unity government with his rival Gadi Eisenkot on Saturday, but Eisenkot rejected the appeal, labeling it a political trick. The proposal for a unity government emerged as Eisenkot was finalizing negotiations to assume the role of premier on Sunday. Netanyahu, in a video statement, emphasized the necessity of a national unity government to ensure Israel's security and eliminate the Iranian threat, asserting that such a government would comprise parties that acknowledge Israel as a state for the Jewish people and address security concerns, particularly Iran's potential nuclear weapon use. He cautioned against Eisenkot's plan to form a minority government, arguing that it would only result in a weak and dangerous administration. Eisenkot responded, accusing Netanyahu of playing tricks by demanding a unity government while negotiations were already in progress and alleging that the former prime minister sows division and tensions. The opposition has nominated Matan Kahana, an ex-Israeli army officer and fifth on Eisenkot's list, to become the speaker of the Knesset, potentially disrupting Netanyahu's unity government plans.",
  "summary": "JERUSALEM: Israel’s caretaker prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday reiterated his calls for a national unity government with his opponent Gadi Eisenkot, who in turn dismissed the appeal as a ruse.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of obstructing Israeli government formation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/eisenkot-accuses-netanyahu-of-obstructing-israeli-government-formation",
        "published": "2026-11-14T19:27:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Amid Benjamin Netanyahu's calls for unity government, Gadi Eisenkot says ‘these tricks don't work’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/amid-benjamin-netanyahus-calls-for-unity-government-gadi-eisenkot",
        "published": "2026-11-14T22:18:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Netanyahu again urges unity talks ‘without preconditions’; Eisenkot rejects PM’s ‘spin’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/netanyahu-again-urges-unity-talks-without-preconditions-eisenkot",
        "published": "2026-11-14T22:31:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}