With the Arab parties, without Netanyahu: the contradiction behind the call for unity | Dr. Eitan Lesri
Dr. Eitan Lesri argues that calls for national unity in Israel suffer from a contradiction: on one hand, they demand a broad unity government, and on the other, they reject partnership with Likud and Netanyahu while relying on the support of the Arab factions. The article calls on both sides to rise above partisan interests and form a Zionist unity government in light of security threats.
Dr. Eitan Lesri argues in an opinion piece that calls for national unity in Israel suffer from an internal contradiction: on one hand, they demand the formation of a broad unity government, and on the other, they reject in advance partnership with Likud and Benjamin Netanyahu, while considering reliance on the support of the Arab factions. The article notes that Netanyahu has previously offered unity governments, such as the rotation government with Benny Gantz in 2020, and that he is now extending a hand to the opposition. Conversely, it claims that the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot shows no genuine willingness to compromise and continues political boycotts. Lesri calls on both sides to rise above narrow partisan interests and form a broad Zionist unity government in light of security threats, while acknowledging Netanyahu's government's achievements and its responsibility for the events of October 7.