Netanyahu Calls for Unity Government, Criticizes Arab Parties and Opposition
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a national unity government on November 10th, citing existential threats from Iran and the need to counter them. He criticized Arab parties and the opposition "change bloc" during the 26th Knesset's swearing-in ceremony. Netanyahu also highlighted Israel's military successes and warned ultra-Orthodox parties about potential broken promises from left-wing factions.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a national unity government on November 10th to face threats.
- Netanyahu stated Iran is trying to revive its nuclear program and seeks regime change in Tehran.
- He listed Israeli military successes including the elimination of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.
- Netanyahu strongly opposed Arab parties' involvement in government formation.
- Opposition lawmakers walked out after Netanyahu accused the "change bloc" of seeking terror supporter backing.
- Naftali Bennett questioned Netanyahu about the October 7th investigation and Qatar's role.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the formation of a national unity government on Tuesday, November 10th, during the swearing-in ceremony of the 26th Knesset. He stated that such a government is essential to confront the significant threats facing Israel, particularly from Iran. Netanyahu asserted that Iran has not abandoned its goal of destroying Israel and is actively working to revive its nuclear program, emphasizing that the only way to permanently eliminate this threat is by overthrowing the Iranian regime.
Netanyahu highlighted Israel's military achievements, listing the eliminations of Muhammad Deif, Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, Hassan Nasrallah, and Ali Khamenei, as well as the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. He claimed that Israel has inflicted heavy damage on Iran's military infrastructure and has reshaped the Middle East.
"In the face of these threats, we must do only one thing here in this hall: put aside all other considerations and establish a government of national unity. Only it can cope with such enormous challenges," Netanyahu declared. He strongly opposed the involvement of Arab parties in government formation, drawing no fundamental distinction between RAAM and the "United List." He argued that both parties aim to establish either an Islamic state like Hamas or a Palestinian state like Fatah on the ruins of Israel, and both deny Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.
Following Netanyahu's remarks, Yair Golan, chairman of the Democratic Party, and several Arab party lawmakers walked out of the plenum amidst shouts from other deputies. When Netanyahu accused the "change bloc" of intending to form a government with the support of "terror supporters," Naftali Bennett, chairman of the Bayahd Party, interrupted with questions about the investigation into the October 7th events and Netanyahu's Qatari advisors, asking why Qatar was not declared an enemy state. This led to further commotion, with Itamar Ben-Gvir shouting insults at Bennett.
Netanyahu also addressed ultra-Orthodox parties, warning them that left-wing factions might not fulfill their coalition promises, as they would rely on the support of Arab Knesset members.
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