Israeli Minister Rejects Netanyahu's Unity Government Plan

Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir has publicly opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to form a national unity government. Speaking on Sunday to radio station 103FM, Ben-Gvir stated that such a coalition would be paralyzed and incapable of making decisions, thus offering no benefit to the country. "Netanyahu said he insists on the participation of all right-wing parties. I believe that ultimately a national unity government will lead us nowhere. It will be a paralyzed government," Ben-Gvir said.

Ben-Gvir also voiced suspicions of election fraud, claiming the results were distorted and the elections were "stolen." He alleged that interference occurred even within prisons, with messages and materials being passed through lawyers to the "Joint List." This statement comes after Netanyahu's call for a unity government, emphasizing the need for unity and claiming it is the will of the people and the current situation demands it.

Netanyahu warned that some political forces intend to swear in a government next week that relies on parties he described as "supporters of terror." While not naming specific parties, he argued that a government dependent on such factions, or "haters of Judaism," would be unable to fight Hamas, preserve Israel as a Jewish state, counter Iran's nuclear threat, or protect Israeli soldiers. He drew parallels to the situations in Paris and Brussels, suggesting the consequences for Israel would be even more severe, stating, "With such a government, Israel simply will not survive."

The Prime Minister outlined his vision for a unity government including all parties of the "national camp" and urged Zionist parties to join, asserting it would address the Iranian threat, maintain the state's Jewish character, and ensure national unity. He appealed to party leaders for responsibility, calling it a "demand of the moment" and a "question of our existence."