Prime Minister Netanyahu called for a 'broad national' government late Saturday, prompting criticism from both coalition and opposition figures, according to Israeli media. The move, a renewed push for a unity government, comes amid the ongoing conscription crisis and political tensions.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's late Saturday call for a 'broad national' government marks the latest effort to break the political impasse surrounding the conscription crisis. As the Zioneer reported, Netanyahu previously stated on Saturday evening that he intends to form a broad national government, warning of forces seeking to divide the nation. The new statement drew immediate fire: National Security Minister Ben Gvir earlier criticized the unity push as harmful to right-wing policy, while opposition leaders also voiced opposition. The call, reported by Israeli media, underscores the deep political divisions that remain unresolved as coalition negotiations loom.
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- DevelopingIsrael Hayom columnist: Netanyahu's call for broad government is a welcome shift
- DevelopingBen Gvir slams PM Netanyahu's intention to form a broad government
- DevelopingAmit Segal: Netanyahu's push for a broad government aims at fence-sitting voters
- DevelopingEisenkot: Netanyahu 'not worthy of the nation' after pushing division, evading conscription
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