Netanyahu called for the formation of a unity government in Israel without Arab parties in light of the Iranian threat

The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, called for the formation of a national unity government that excludes Arab parties, amid the threat from the terrorist regime of Iran.

The leader directed his request to the right-wing opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot, who was tasked with forming a government, urging him to begin negotiations “without preconditions.”

The proposal was disseminated this Saturday through a video posted on Netanyahu's social media, days after their phone call on Thursday. During his address, the head of government warned about the activities of the Iranian regime and stated that Tehran is once again working to reactivate its nuclear program.

“The Iranian regime, which aspires to the destruction of Israel, is once again acting to reactivate its nuclear program,” Netanyahu asserted. He also warned about the risk that Iranian authorities could develop atomic weaponry.

“And let it be clear: this murderous regime, which has not hesitated to kill thousands of its own people, will not hesitate to use nuclear weapons against us,” the Prime Minister stated, justifying the need to reach a political agreement to confront the threat.

Netanyahu suggested that the future coalition should consist of political forces that support the definition of Israel as the state of the Jewish people. He also proposed to advance an understanding regarding recruitment alongside representatives of the haredi community.

The Prime Minister also mentioned the military operations called “Roaring Lion” and “Lion's Roar” when referring to actions against Tehran.

In this context, he emphasized the need to eliminate the danger posed by the Iranian regime to the country. “We must eliminate once and for all this existential threat that hangs over us”, he declared.

In another part of the message, Netanyahu insisted that Eisenkot must set aside political differences and prioritize an agreement that guarantees national security.

“Instead of trying to form an unstable and dangerous government that will not be able to face, even in part, the enormous security and national challenges ahead of us, let’s do what is right,” he stated.

Eisenkot received the mandate from Israeli President Isaac Herzog last Sunday to form a government, after gaining the support of 67 legislators, including the 19 representatives from Arab parties. The leader has 28 days to reach an agreement, with the possibility of requesting an additional 14-day extension.

Referring to the possibility of forming a parliamentary alliance, the leader questioned agreements that depend on sectors he linked to positions contrary to Israeli security interests. “A narrow government, or a government that relies on supporters of terrorism, will not be able to face this enormous challenge,” he expressed.