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Golan rules out unity government with Netanyahu, warns of new Iran war by caretaker government

Golan rules out unity government with Netanyahu, warns of new Iran war by caretaker government

The Democrats chairman said the opposition must form a government quickly, warning that “history will judge us” if it fails to prevent another war.

Democrats chairman Yair Golan warned on Sunday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lead Israel into another war with Iran to ensure his political survival rather than protect the country's security interests, in an interview with 103FM.Golan also addressed Thursday's security briefing between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, expressing confidence that the meeting would not pave the way for a national-unity government."I am convinced that Gadi learned the historical lesson from his experience with Benny Gantz. He understands that you cannot do business with Netanyahu. I don't know what the purpose of this meeting was, but I cannot imagine any government headed by Netanyahu, if we're being honest. It seems completely unimaginable to me. I remind you that Netanyahu cannot serve as a minister."Golan also dismissed the possibility of alternative political arrangements that would allow Netanyahu to remain in government."There is no feasible basis for that, and in any case, I ask why we should even discuss this seriously?" he wondered. "All of Netanyahu's partners are responsible for the worst disasters that have befallen Israel over the past four years."He argued, however, that an alternative coalition was within reach, particularly if the opposition could secure support from Arab parties or bring a haredi (ultra-Orthodox) party into the government."If we manage to secure the support of the Arab parties, and certainly if…

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Democrats chairman Yair Golan warned on Sunday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could lead Israel into another war with Iran to ensure his political survival rather than protect the country's security interests, in an interview with 103FM.Golan also addressed Thursday's security briefing between Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, expressing confidence that the meeting would not pave the way for a national-unity government."I am convinced that Gadi learned the historical lesson from his experience with Benny Gantz.

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