‘These tricks don’t work on me’: Eisenkot rejects Netanyahu’s 'unity govt' appeal
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Caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his call for a national unity government. Gadi Eisenkot, his political rival, dismissed Netanyahu's appeal, viewing it as a…
Israel's caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday renewed his call for a national unity government with political rival Gadi Eisenkot, who dismissed the appeal as a political “trick” and accused him of trying to sow division.The exchange comes as Eisenkot negotiates to form a government after being tasked with the job on Sunday. He has 28 days to form a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension.In a video statement, Netanyahu said a meeting with Eisenkot on Thursday had reinforced his belief that a unity government was necessary to protect Israel's security.Such an administration, he said, could "eliminate the Iranian threat once and for all", AFP reported.Netanyahu said…
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