Netanyahu Calls for Unity Government: 'Israel Won't Survive with Hamas Supporters'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for the formation of a national unity government over the weekend, his first such appeal since the election results. Netanyahu warned that forming a coalition dependent on elements he identified as Hamas supporters would pose an existential threat to the state, according to reports by the Jerusalem Post and Behadrey Haredim.

According to the reports, Netanyahu argued that such a government could not guarantee the future and security of Israel. The opposition has yet to issue a direct response, and further details regarding planned political maneuvers have not yet been released.