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Benjamin Netanyahu announces government plans, Knesset members lash out
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to form a "broad national government" during a press conference on the US-Israel-Lebanon trilateral agreement, emphasizing the need to avoid internal divisions and civil war.
- Netanyahu's proposal was met with criticism from opposition leaders like Yair Golan and Benny Gantz, who rejected the idea of a unity government with Netanyahu and vowed to form their own broad Zionist government.
- Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot condemned Netanyahu for his leadership since the October 7 massacre, calling for a government with a Zionist and national majority to reunite Israel and address its challenges.
- National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed Netanyahu's call for a broad government, insisting that a fully right-wing government is necessary for decisive policy-making.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar supported Netanyahu’s proposal, stating that in the post-October 7 context, Israel must move beyond political boycotts and unite in a broad national government to safeguard its future.
