Political reactions emerged Saturday evening to Prime Minister Netanyahu's stated intention to form a broad national government. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar endorsed the move, saying it reflects the direction the country needs and there is no room for boycott politics. Democrats chair Yair Golan attacked the proposal, calling on opposition parties to make clear they will not sit with Netanyahu.
According to N12, political reactions continued Saturday evening after Prime Minister Netanyahu stated his intention to form a broad national government. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar welcomed the announcement, saying it 'reflects the direction the country needs' and that 'there is no place for politics of boycotts.' Democrats chairman Yair Golan sharply criticized the proposal, calling on opposition parties to make clear they will not join a government under Netanyahu.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this evening, Sa'ar had already publicly backed the initiative shortly after Netanyahu's remarks, while National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir reportedly criticized it. The emerging coalition picture remains fluid, with right-wing and opposition figures staking out competing positions ahead of expected negotiations.
4 developments
- DevelopingYair Golan calls on his bloc to embrace Mansour Abbas to block Netanyahu coalition
- DevelopingLiberman rules out sitting with Netanyahu, ultra-Orthodox, or relying on Arab parties
- StrongLapid rules out a Netanyahu-led government, says he will not join the Likud leader
- DevelopingMK Dan Illouz, now in Yisrael Beiteinu, urged Bennett a year ago to exclude Yair Golan from any partnership
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