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Netanyahu Prioritizes Unity Government Excluding Hamas Sympathizers

Nov 09, 2026 09:38 AM CT Jerusalem, Israel israel, politics, unity-government, netanyahu, hamas, domestic-stability

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared the formation of a unity government an 'absolute necessity,' explicitly excluding parties described as 'Hamas supporters.' This political maneuver aims to consolidate domestic support and maintain a unified front in the ongoing conflict, signaling a strategic shift in Israeli governance to sustain military and diplomatic operations.

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Netanyahu calls for unity government without 'Hamas supporters' In a video statement released on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said forming a unity government was an "absolute necessity". "Two days ago I called for the formation of a unity government, and this is the need of t...

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Prime Minister Netanyahu called for the formation of a unity government, stating it is an absolute necessity and excluding those he labels as Hamas supporters.

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