New Hope chairman Gideon Sa'ar on Saturday evening endorsed Prime Minister Netanyahu's announcement of an intention to form a broad national unity government after the upcoming elections, saying it reflects the direction the country needs. Sa'ar argued that after October 7, 2023, there is no room for politics of boycotts and disqualifications, and a broad government is a clear national interest.
Gideon Sa'ar, chairman of New Hope and a former coalition member, publicly backed Prime Minister Netanyahu's stated intention to form a broad national unity government, announced earlier Saturday evening. Sa'ar's support carries weight as a potential coalition partner from the center-right — his endorsement signals a willingness to join such a framework, while other right-wing figures, such as National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, have sharply opposed the idea, as The Zioneer reported at 21:19. Sa'ar framed the move as a necessity after the October 7, 2023 war, arguing that Israel faces an existential struggle in the coming years and that a broad government serves a clear national interest. No further details on the election timeline or specific coalition talks have been announced.
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