The Prime Minister appealed to the Blue and White Chairman and called on him to form a unity government, which he said could promote a defense alliance with the US and the annexation of the Jordan Valley

• Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz // Photo: Avishag Shar-Yashuv, Oren Ben Hakun

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Tuesday) spoke with members of the Likud Center at the Ze'ev Citadel, warning that if no government is established, Israel will miss a historic opportunity to advance its interests with the White House administration. He was addressing things for a scheduled meeting with Blue and White Chairman Benny Gantz tonight.

"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," Netanyahu opened.

Regarding Gantz's claim that such an alliance would limit Israeli action, Netanyahu said, "It will not restrict our freedom of action, as it does not restrict NATO membership to attack when they want. Our freedom of action. "

"A government can now achieve historic achievements and we may miss this opportunity. That's why I make every effort, including at a meeting today with Blue and White Benny Gantz, to establish this government. It's still possible," the prime minister warned.

Remember, Netanyahu's remarks come in preparation for tonight's meeting between him and Gantz, in another attempt to form a unity government and prevent third elections in a one-year period. According to Blue and White people, Gantz will present to the Prime Minister the outline he presented yesterday at the faction meeting.

Netanyahu: "Achilles Israeli Sovereignty over the Jordan Valley" // Photo: Moshe Ben Simhon

Netanyahu: "Achilles Israeli Sovereignty over the Jordan Valley" // Photo: Moshe Ben Simhon

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.

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. "

Chairman Yisrael Beiteinu also said yesterday: "My impression is that the Likud and the blue are doing everything possible to bury the unity government and play in the 'Who's Guilty' game. We made sure we turned every stone to exhaust every way and that's what I do. The subject of the signatures is another stone too. Over the next two days, I will continue to hold meetings, but if we fail to get things done this week, then probably both parties have managed to take us to another election. "

Meanwhile, Election Commission Attorney General Orly Ades said yesterday that if the elections are decided, the Election Commission will make every effort to hold them as soon as possible and the earliest date is Tuesday, February 25.