Netanyahu Attacks Arab Parties at Knesset Swearing-In, Calls for Unity Government
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List at the Knesset swearing-in, questioning their national aspirations and warning against a government reliant on them. He also called for an investigation into foreign influence in elections, prompting interjections from former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List at the Knesset swearing-in.
- Netanyahu called for a thorough investigation into suspected foreign influence in elections.
- Former PM Naftali Bennett questioned Netanyahu about Qatari advisors in his office.
- Ra'am leader stated his party advocates for peace within Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fiercely criticized Arab parties Ra'am and the Joint List during his speech following the Knesset's swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday. He expressed concern about forming a narrow government that includes or depends on "terror supporters who hate Israel," questioning their true objectives beyond improving the social conditions of Israel's Arab public. Netanyahu asked if those considering a coalition with these parties understood their "national aspirations."
Following the ceremony, Netanyahu called for a "thorough" investigation into suspicions of foreign influence in elections. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett interjected, questioning Netanyahu about "Qatari advisors in your office." Golan and Sagolovich protested, while the leader of Ra'am stated that his party advocates for peace and has defined itself within the State of Israel.
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