Netanyahu Vows Unity Efforts After Talks Canceled
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to continue efforts for a national unity government after the National Unity Party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, canceled a scheduled negotiation meeting. The National Unity Party cited Netanyahu's recent remarks against cooperation with Arab parties as the reason for cancellation, stating he prioritizes his political survival over national unity. Likud, however, defended Netanyahu's position and reiterated its commitment to forming a Zionist unity government.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to pursue national unity government after talks canceled.
- National Unity Party canceled talks citing Netanyahu's remarks against Arab parties.
- Likud defended Netanyahu's stance, opposing cooperation with 'supporters of terrorism'.
- National Unity Party accused Netanyahu of choosing political survival over national unity.
- Netanyahu stated Likud is open to meeting any faction desiring unity.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded for the first time to the sudden cancellation of a meeting by Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the National Unity Party. Netanyahu stated he would continue all efforts to form a unity government. The Likud party issued a statement following the cancellation of the behind-the-scenes negotiation meeting between Likud and National Unity, affirming Netanyahu's commitment to national unity while strongly opposing the inclusion of Arab parties in the government. "Prime Minister Netanyahu will move heaven and earth for national unity. Likud is prepared to meet with representatives of any faction that desires unity," the statement read.
Regarding criticism of his speech at a state ceremony, where he condemned cooperation with Arab parties, the Likud party reiterated its stance. "Prime Minister Netanyahu stands by his words that cooperation with supporters of terrorism is impossible, especially with those who just tonight left the plenum hall singing 'Hatikvah.' It is perplexing that a meeting with Likud is canceled, yet contacts with them continue," the party said. They further pledged that Likud would not abandon efforts for Zionist unity, stating, "Prime Minister Netanyahu continues to work towards establishing a national unity government."
Earlier, the National Unity Party publicly announced the cancellation of a previously undisclosed negotiation meeting with Likud. The party cited Netanyahu's recent remarks as proof that he can no longer lead the country. "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 faced with a choice 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," the party stated.
