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Netanyahu Urges Unity Government Amid Coalition Formation Race
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a unity government as President Isaac Herzog prepared to grant Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form Israel's next coalition. Eisenkot's party dismissed Netanyahu's appeal, accusing him of deepening divisions. Herzog will assign the mandate Sunday after 67 lawmakers recommended Eisenkot, versus 46 for Netanyahu. Eisenkot's proposed government principles include national service for all and dismantling Hamas.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a unity government on Saturday.
- President Isaac Herzog will assign the mandate to form a government on Sunday.
- Gadi Eisenkot received recommendations from 67 Knesset members, Netanyahu from 46.
- Eisenkot's party called Netanyahu's appeal "pathetic spin" and "hysterical."
- Eisenkot's proposed principles include national service for all citizens.
- Avigdor Liberman ruled out relying on Arab parties for a government.
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