Netanyahu Reaffirms Unity With Right-Wing Bloc Leaders Post-Election
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for the first time since the elections with right-wing bloc leaders, including Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. Netanyahu reassured them of continued partnership, aiming to quell concerns about U.S. plans and unity government calls. The conversation focused on maintaining a united right-wing bloc amidst pressing diplomatic and security issues.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with right-wing bloc leaders for the first time since the elections.
- Netanyahu reassured Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir of continued partnership.
- The call aimed to address concerns about U.S. administration plans and unity government proposals.
- The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of keeping the right-wing bloc united.
- Netanyahu had been focused on diplomatic and security challenges prior to this call.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held his first conversation since the elections with leaders of the right-wing bloc, including Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir. During the call on Thursday evening, Netanyahu conveyed a clear message of continued partnership, stating, "We are together and we are staying together." The discussions were initially planned for the previous day but were postponed due to the Prime Minister's extended address.
Netanyahu's call aimed to alleviate concerns expressed by Ben-Gvir and Smotrich. These concerns reportedly stemmed from various reports regarding the U.S. administration's plans, discussions about the "day after" scenarios, and calls within the political system for a unity government. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of maintaining a united right-wing bloc.
During the intervening period, Netanyahu had been primarily focused on urgent diplomatic and security challenges, rather than on engineering the composition of the next coalition government. This conversation marks a significant step in solidifying the political landscape following the recent elections.
