Netanyahu rejects purely right-wing government for new goal
Benjamin Netanyahu used Saturday's press conference to outline a new goal for the upcoming elections: the creation of a 'broad national government' rather than a narrow right-wing coalition. When asked about the future composition of…
Assessment
Netanyahu is signaling a strategic shift away from the ultra-Orthodox and far-right parties that have anchored his recent coalitions. By setting conditions focused on national principles rather than sectarian interests, he opens the door to centrist or even left-leaning partners. His demands regarding conscription and judicial reform will test which factions can genuinely join such a broad government.