Netanyahu Calls for Unity Government to Counter Iran Nuclear Threat
Benjamin Netanyahu urged Gadi Eisenkot to form a national unity government without preconditions to address Iran's efforts to revive its nuclear program.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the formation of a national unity government on November 14 to address the threat of Iran rebuilding its nuclear program. In a prerecorded address, Netanyahu urged Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar! party, to enter coalition negotiations without preconditions, arguing that a broad coalition is essential to counter the Iranian regime's efforts to resume uranium enrichment.
Netanyahu asserted that a narrow government or one relying on supporters of terrorism would be unable to meet these security challenges. He proposed that the two leaders set aside disagreements and boycotts to reach agreements on national security and military conscription, including cooperation with representatives of the haredi public, to promote national reconciliation.
This appeal follows a security briefing between the two men and comes after Netanyahu's right-wing coalition lost its parliamentary majority in the October election. President Isaac Herzog has granted Eisenkot 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to establish a new government. Netanyahu continues to serve as caretaker prime minister while the mandate process proceeds.
