Netanyahu calls on Eisenkot to form a unity government

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot to form a national unity government without preconditions. Netanyahu said the meeting with him had highlighted the need for a broad government that would confront the Iranian threat.

According to Netanyahu, the Iranian regime is working to revive its nuclear program, and a narrow government would not be able to meet the challenge. He called on Eisenkot to enter a closed room with him, lift boycotts and try to reach agreements, including on the issue of conscription.

The call comes as Eisenkot is conducting contacts to form a coalition relying on the Arab parties. In the political system, it is assessed that the Likud and Yashar negotiating teams are expected to meet in the coming week for first exploratory talks, despite the cancellation of the official meeting last week.