[Jerusalem 19th Reuters]-Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu coalesced against opposition coalition Gantz Chief of Staff of the opposition coalition who played a close fight against the right-wing ruling Rikud led by the prime minister in the redemption general election voted on the 17th He called for the establishment of a government.
In the general election, Netanyahu's ruling party, Rikud, and the Chugoku opposition party "Blue and White" led by Mr. Ganz were in a close battle, and neither party seemed to be able to secure a majority.
Mr. Gantz's spokesperson has not responded to the prime minister's call at this time.
Netanyahu said, “In the election campaign, we aimed to establish a right-wing regime, but unfortunately this seems impossible by looking at the election results,” he said to Gantz. We have to establish a wide-ranging nationally united government, and the public expects us to work together with a sense of responsibility. "
Mr. Gantz said he wanted a “good and desirable national unity government” on the 18th, but he showed a negative attitude toward coalition with Rikud because of Netanyahu's alleged corruption.