National Unity Party Cancels Talks With Likud After Netanyahu's Speech
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The National Unity Party canceled coalition talks with the Likud party following a divisive speech by outgoing Prime Minister Netanyahu. Party chairman Gadi Eisenkot cited Netanyahu's remarks against Arab Knesset members and his perceived disrespect for state institutions as reasons for the cancellation. The party accused Netanyahu of prioritizing his political survival over national unity.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- National Unity Party canceled coalition talks with Likud after Netanyahu's speech.
- Party chairman Gadi Eisenkot cited Netanyahu's "divisive speech" as the reason for cancellation.
- Netanyahu had harshly criticized Arab Knesset members in his address.
- National Unity accused Netanyahu of choosing political survival over national unity.
- The party had set four principles for forming a government.
The National Unity Party announced it had scheduled coalition negotiations with the Likud party for the following day, but subsequently decided to cancel the meeting due to a speech delivered by outgoing Prime Minister Netanyahu. The party stated it had approached all Knesset factions to "conduct genuine and sincere negotiations based on the four principles National Unity set for forming a government." However, party chairman Gadi Eisenkot decided to call off the planned session with Likud, citing "the divisive speech by the outgoing prime minister and the desecration of the Knesset swearing-in ceremony and what remains of statehood under Netanyahu's rule."
Netanyahu harshly criticized members of Knesset from Arab factions in his speech, accusing them of being "terror supporters who hate Israel." The National Unity Party responded, stating, "Unity is an important value for Israel, Israeli solidarity is a component of Israel's national security, and for their benefit, we will continue to act." They further attacked Netanyahu's address, asserting, "The outgoing prime minister attacked Israeli citizens tonight in what has become another sad reminder for anyone who needed further proof: Netanyahu does not want unity. As always, when choosing between the gravity of the hour and the strength of Israeli society, and his own political survival, Netanyahu will always choose himself. At any cost."
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