Netanyahu Calls for Broad Unity Government: 'Not with Terror Supporters'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared today (Sunday) that he intends to work toward forming a broad government, expressing readiness to hold discussions with any political entity that does not support terrorism. This was reported by the Jerusalem Post, Israel National News, and Srugim. Netanyahu emphasized that the Israeli public does not want a government that relies on Ra'am or the Joint List, which he characterized as factions that reject the existence of the Jewish state. The call comes against the backdrop of complex coalition negotiations and political pressure regarding the formation of the next government. Further details on the progress of these talks have not yet been released.