Prime Minister Netanyahu said Saturday evening that forces are seeking to divide the nation over the conscription crisis, and reiterated his intention to form a broad national government, calling for an end to boycotts. The remarks came as political tensions rise ahead of coalition negotiations.
Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the conscription bill crisis Saturday evening, warning that 'there are forces that want to lead to a rift in the nation' and reiterating his call for a broad national government. 'I intend to form a broad national government. Enough with the boycotts,' he said.
The statement deepens an ongoing public debate. Earlier Saturday, National Security Minister Ben Gvir strongly criticized Netanyahu's push for a broad coalition, while New Hope chairman Gideon Sa'ar endorsed it. As The Zioneer reported, Netanyahu's remarks follow a series of political tensions including disagreements with coalition partners over the conscription law. The prime minister has previously suggested a temporary pause in enforcing Haredi enlistment to reach broader agreements.
Netanyahu did not name the forces he accused of seeking to divide the nation, but the remark comes amid sharp disagreements between coalition factions over the military conscription of ultra-Orthodox men — a politically charged issue that threatens the coalition's stability.
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