Netanyahu Rules Out "Paralysis Government," Sets Terms for Unity
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared he will not form a "paralysis government," even if elections yield no clear winner. He stated any party joining his government must accept his principles and expressed confidence in a right-wing majority. Netanyahu urged right-wing voters to ensure a decisive outcome to prevent reliance on opposing parties for coalition formation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not form a "paralysis government."
- Netanyahu stated any party joining his government must accept his principles.
- He expressed confidence that the right-wing bloc will achieve a majority.
- Netanyahu urged right-wing voters to ensure a decisive election outcome.
- He distinguished between a broad government and a unity government formed due to indecision.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Monday that he supports the formation of a broad government but only if it is based on principles he will present. Speaking in an interview with Yehuda Schlesinger on Channel 14, Netanyahu expressed confidence that the right-wing bloc would secure a majority in the upcoming elections, thus avoiding a situation that would necessitate a government formed solely due to a lack of a clear electoral outcome.
Netanyahu clarified that while he is not opposed to expanding the coalition beyond his current right-wing partners, any party wishing to join his government would need to accept his outlined principles. He explicitly stated, "We will not go for a paralysis government," distinguishing between a broad coalition operating on agreed-upon foundations and a unity government formed merely due to an indecisive election result.
He emphasized that expanding the coalition is possible, but not at the expense of the government's ability to advance its policies. The Prime Minister reiterated his call for right-wing voters to turn out in large numbers, stressing that a clear electoral victory is the surest way to prevent the government's formation from depending on agreements between parties with opposing views.
