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Netanyahu Calls for National Unity Government as "Order of the Hour"

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the formation of a national unity government on Wednesday, describing it as a necessary step and "the order of the hour" that reflects the will of the majority of the people. Speaking from the Knesset plenum as the new 26th Knesset was sworn in, Netanyahu asserted that such a coalition is achievable.

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What happened

01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a national unity government on Wednesday, calling it "the order of the hour."
02Netanyahu made the appeal from the Knesset plenum as the new 26th Knesset was sworn in.
03The Prime Minister alluded to significant, undisclosed challenges facing Israel that many lawmakers are aware of.
04Netanyahu cited the cooperation between religious and secular, left and right during the war as a basis for unity.
05The Shas party confirmed that it recommended Netanyahu to the President for the task of forming the government.
06Intense political negotiations are ongoing, including reported efforts by Netanyahu to divide the United Torah Judaism party.

To support his appeal, Netanyahu cited the Israeli public's ability to unite during times of war and crisis. He highlighted examples of shared resilience, including cooperation between religious and secular, left and right on the battlefield, and referenced emotional moments in the Knesset involving bereaved parents and wounded soldiers.

Netanyahu also alluded to significant, undisclosed challenges facing the nation, stating that while he could not share everything he knows, many lawmakers are aware of the gravity of the situation. The call comes amid intense political negotiations, including reported efforts by Netanyahu to divide the United Torah Judaism party, while the Shas party confirmed it recommended Netanyahu to form the government.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 3 newsrooms. Updated 19:01

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