Netanyahu opens talks with rivals in bid to cling to power
The National · 15 Nov 2026

Netanyahu opens talks with rivals in bid to cling to power

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party opened talks with its main rivals on Sunday as he pushes for a "unity government" to keep him in power after last month's election. Members of Mr Netanyahu's Likud party met supporters of former army general Gadi Eisenkot on Sunday. In a brief joint statement they said the talks took place in a "businesslike atmosphere" and that dialogue between the parties will continue.


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