Likud MK Open to Unity Government Without Netanyahu as Leader
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Likud MK Ofir Katz indicated openness to a unity government without Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister, stating "no conditions" would apply. He urged National Unity's Gadi Eisenkot to accept a unity proposal ahead of a meeting between the parties. Katz defended Netanyahu's security record and dismissed opposition claims as a bluff. He expressed hope for a genuine dialogue that could lead to a "correct and good" conscription law.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Likud MK Ofir Katz is open to a unity government without Benjamin Netanyahu as leader, with "no conditions."
- Katz urged National Unity's Gadi Eisenkot to accept a unity proposal ahead of a meeting between the parties.
- Katz stated that prioritizing hatred of Netanyahu over Israel prevents a unity government.
- He defended Netanyahu's security record and called opposition claims a "bluff."
- Katz hopes the upcoming meeting will lead to a "correct and good" conscription law.
Likud Member of Knesset Ofir Katz stated that he does not rule out the possibility of a unity government that does not include Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister, provided there are "no conditions." Ahead of a scheduled meeting between Likud and National Unity party representatives, Katz urged National Unity's Gadi Eisenkot to accept the unity proposal.
Speaking on Radio 103FM, Katz asserted that the opposition should cease prioritizing their animosity towards Netanyahu over the state of Israel, suggesting that doing so would pave the way for a unity government. He defended Netanyahu's tenure, stating that the Prime Minister has consistently placed Israel's security above all else. Katz dismissed claims that Netanyahu would prevent democratic elections or disrupt the Knesset's swearing-in ceremony as "nonsense" and a "bluff."
Katz expressed hope that the upcoming meeting would lead to a positive outcome, benefiting Israel both in security and civilian matters. He specifically mentioned the potential for a "correct and good" conscription law as a shared goal. When questioned about supporting a unity government without Netanyahu at its head, Katz responded, "No conditions. We enter the room and start talking." He also expressed hope that the invitation for talks was genuine and not merely for show.
