Netanyahu: 'Open to a Broad Government, I Will Lead'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the post-election efforts to form a government for the first time, declaring that he is open to discussions on establishing a broad national government. According to reports from ynet and Maariv, Netanyahu emphasized that he intends to lead the coalition himself alongside his partners in the 53-seat right-wing bloc. Netanyahu further stated that he is willing to engage with any interested party, but explicitly ruled out cooperation with any group he characterized as "terror-supporting."

These remarks come amid calls for a broad coalition including Gadi Eisenkot's party, ahead of President Herzog's round of consultations, which is set to begin on Wednesday. Further details regarding potential coalition frameworks have not yet been released.