Netanyahu says new government should be led by his Likud party

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the formation of a national unity government led by his Likud party.

He made the remarks in a video address.

Netanyahu justified his position by noting that Likud received more votes than any other party in the October 27 elections to the 26th Knesset.

“A national unity government is an urgent necessity. Naturally, it should be led by the largest party,” Netanyahu said.

According to Netanyahu, the new government should include all right-wing parties, including ultra-Orthodox and religious Zionist political forces.

In his address, Netanyahu made no mention of the possibility of sharing the prime minister’s office with another political leader on a rotational basis.