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Netanyahu and Gantz meet; Likud: "Torch Vet Unity" | Israel today

2019-12-03T16:29:13.180Z


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PM and Blue and White Chairman are scheduled for critical meeting in Tel Aviv, just before the nine days after Knesset dissipation ends • Likud: "Despite far-reaching concessions, Blue and White continue to refuse to form unity government due to Yair Lapid's huto"

  • Will they bridge the gaps? Netanyahu and Gantz in the Knesset // Photo Archive: Oren Ben Hakun

In the political system, attempts are still being made to prevent further elections and this afternoon (Tuesday) there was a crucial meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz. At the last meeting, the Prime Minister presented the outline he presented last night at his party's faction meeting and the two discussed the conditions again with the aim of rotating and preventing elections for the third time in about a year.

The Likud said at the end of the meeting: "In order to prevent unnecessary elections and form a unity government, Prime Minister Netanyahu proposed to anchor legislation on the rotational order, which prevents any party from violating it. Against the establishment of a unity government ”.

Earlier today, Netanyahu met with members of the Likud Center at the Ze'ev Citadel, and warned that if a government is not formed, Israel will miss a historic opportunity to advance its interests vis-à-vis the White House administration. "Unity government right now, before the US enters the whirlpool, will bring historic achievements that will not return. These include annexing the Jordan Valley and a critical defense alliance with the United States."

"It will not restrict our freedom of action, as it does not restrict NATO companies to attack when they want. The defense agreement I bring with President Trump will of course be tailored to our needs and will preserve our freedom of action," Netanyahu said, adding: "A government can now achieve historic achievements. And we might miss this opportunity. That's why I make every effort, including in a meeting with Blue Genness Benny Gantz, to form this government. It's still possible, "he warned.

In the meantime, Shaked met with senior officials in blue and white yesterday and presented them with a pledge on behalf of party members of the right-wing party - right, Shas and Torah Judaism, according to which if Netanyahu and the Likud do not hold the rotation or the date of emigration after six months and try to run for election, all parties The right-wing ultra-Orthodox will remain in coalition under Gantz as prime minister, Shaked told Blue and White people that she believes Netanyahu will hold the rotation.

Meanwhile, Israeli House Speaker Avigdor Lieberman was interviewed on the Knesset channel, saying: "In the Israeli House faction there is dissatisfaction with the failure to reach a unity government, it is impossible to reach a third election. It is difficult to know what is worse - a third election or a narrow government. "However, Lieberman again attacked the ultra-Orthodox and called Aryeh Deri's words" anti-Semitic ".

Edelstein invited Likud negotiators and white-blue // Photo: Ami Shamir

Earlier today, we announced that political parties who had met with Knesset Speaker Edelstein have already asked him to end his round of meetings and announce the return of the mandate to the president even before the end of the 21 days given to the Knesset.

"It's a waste of time," the meetings said, "no progress. Yesterday, we saw the disgrace of the tones, there is more distance from approaching. It's a shame to get the country into a spin." Political officials added: "Even after Netanyahu agrees to leave after five months, they disagree." According to them, Edelstein replied that he still wanted to finish with the round of meetings and try to see if anything could be moved.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister Yaakov Litzman and Gabi Ashkenazi met last week. Ashkenazi, according to Litzman's people, argued that there would be no further elections. In the Litzman environment, one does not know whether it is a wish or an actual scenario. The Ashkenazi bureau said it did not sell them such a call.

Yesterday, there were other voices voicing reconciliation with the upcoming third election campaign. Likud MK Speaker Mickey Zohar tweeted: "We need to stop wasting our time trying to form a unity government, they do not want to, and all they care about is overthrowing the right-wing government and Netanyahu who heads it. If Lieberman does not want to join the government 63 We need to start preparing for a third election campaign in the hope that this time the public will decide between us and the left. "

During the day, the public exchange between the Likud and the Blue continued on various outlines and proposals for a unity government. Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz convened the faction meeting, where he set out an outline for a unity government. "Politics is the art of compromise," said Gantz, "and compromise between values ​​is true when it comes to serving goals. Great goals for the people and the country and not goals that serve personal interests. I understand some of the compromise - that we will not form the dream government - but I will not be prepared to form a nightmare government.

Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz: "Not for the night government" // Photo: Oren Ben Hakun

I understand that we will need to accept compromise proposals, but not compromise proposals. To make compromise suggestions, no leaks, conversations with close associates or "closed calls" are required. I call on Netanyahu: There are indeed compromises in life. Blue and White won the election, but we are ready to allow us to rotate within the unity government. I will serve for a two-year term, while you can stay in the Likud's leadership and take care of your cause. I guarantee we will find the status that suits your unique situation. One that will allow you to come back if you clean your name. "

Likud commenters said: "It is unfortunate that Benny Gantz does not lift the gauntlet to a unity government that will realize historic opportunities for Israel - including a defense pact with the US and the application of Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley. Don't miss the hour. "

Source: israelhayom

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