Netanyahu says only a unity government can guarantee Israel’s security
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling for a national unity government with rival Gadi Eisenkot to address security threats. Eisenkot has rejected the proposal, labeling it a political trick following the recent inconclusive election.
Why it matters
The political deadlock in Israel impacts national security policy and the formation of a stable government amidst regional tensions.
Eisenkot, in charge of forming a government, dismisses the appeal as ‘tricks’ as talks and a Knesset speaker vote loom.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, and his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, pose for a group photo after the swearing-in ceremony for Israeli lawmakers at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem on November 10, 2026 [Ohad Zwigenberg/AP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 14 Nov 2026 14 Nov 2026 Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his call for a national unity government with his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, saying only such a government can guarantee Israel’s security.
In a video statement on Saturday, Netanyahu said a meeting with Eisenkot on Thursday “only strengthened the conviction that it is essential to form a national unity government”.
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