Netanyahu: Only a government of national unity can eliminate the threat of Iran once and for all.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again called for the establishment of a national unity government with his political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, and repeated his promise to eliminate the Iranian threat.
Mr. Netanyahu said in a video message that the meeting with Gadi Eisenkot on Thursday (12/11/12) made him believe more than ever that the establishment of a national unity government is necessary to ensure the safety of Israeli prisoners.
He added that such a government can "eliminate the threat of Iran once and for all."
Mr. Netanyahu said that this government will consist of parties that will recognize Israel as "a country that belongs to the Jewish people."
He also said that the government of national unity will deal with the security challenges of captives, the most important of which is Iran. A country that, according to Mr. Netanyahu, "will not hesitate to use nuclear weapons against Israeli prisoners." After winning the support of 67 MPs following last month's election, Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a new government on Sunday (8 October/8 November) and has 28 days to form his government. This deadline can be extended by another 14 days if necessary.
It is expected that the negotiations to form the government will be difficult.
Mr. Netanyahu's proposed national unity government is supposed to be formed from the main Jewish parties, from the mainstream to the right, while leaving the Arab parties.