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Netanyahu, Eisenkot Spar Over Unity Government Amid Political Stalemate

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a unity government, citing national security concerns regarding Iran. Eisenkot dismissed the offer as "spin" and accused Netanyahu of trying to obstruct his efforts to form a government.

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What happened

01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a unity government.
02Eisenkot rejected Netanyahu's offer, calling it "spin" and accusing him of obstructing government formation.
03Yashar plans to propose a unity government led by Eisenkot, excluding Netanyahu from the prime minister role.
04Netanyahu cited the Iranian threat and the need for a broad coalition as reasons for unity.
05A freshman Likud lawmaker has started a protest tent calling for a unity government led by Netanyahu and Eisenkot.

Eisenkot's party plans to propose a unity government led by him, without Netanyahu as prime minister. A freshman Likud lawmaker has begun a protest for a unity government that includes both leaders.

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