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Using the security forces without a direct, immediate and non-postponable threat could lead to destructive repercussions for Israeli democracy and citizens' trust in the institutions of governance

Israel is passing through a complex and explosive security reality

If that is the case, why did you refuse my request to obtain an operational update through the official channels, as is customary? And why are you trying to delay the convening of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee until next week?

The use of security agencies without a direct and immediate threat that cannot be delayed may lead to destructive repercussions for Israeli democracy and for citizens' trust in institutions of governance

So why did you refuse to receive an operational update through the official channels as usual? Why are you trying to delay the convening of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee until next week? I will not allow a vacuum in oversight of a government that has lost the Knesset's confidence. I will not allow any deviation, even slight, from security considerations. I promise you that.

Moving cautiously with dangerous steps that can be postponed until a new government is formed.

I listened carefully to the misleading, seditious, hateful and disgraceful speech of the outgoing prime minister, who exploited an official event... for political purposes.

I cancelled a meeting with the Likud party after Netanyahu's speech in the Knesset

I sat and listened to the speech of the outgoing Prime Minister, full of delusion, division, hatred and shame, who exploited an official occasion at the opening of the 26th Knesset. I became more convinced that he is unfit to remain in his post for even one more minute. We must act urgently to form a national emergency government. His continuation in power divides Israel and endangers its security.

Israel is experiencing a critical emergency period

74 Knesset members made clear that they do not trust the previous government or the person who headed it

I feel a high responsibility toward Israeli society

I will do whatever is necessary

The time has come to form a national emergency government

I will do my utmost to live up to expectations

We have made significant progress and achieved breakthroughs, quietly and modestly, and much is still happening behind the scenes

We welcome any party and any Knesset member who agrees to my four basic principles

In the past days, I worked in coordination with my partners on a plan to form an emergency government in Israel.

I do not agree to the establishment of a Palestinian state. But I will deal positively with the 20-point plan initiated by President Trump, which Netanyahu approved.

He can no longer be trusted and must be replaced.

The Israeli security establishment learning through the media about a shift in our strategic relationship, just like the Israeli public, shows the danger of Benjamin Netanyahu's actions.

We will move quickly. We have two goals: forming a national emergency government, and carrying out the measures in the Knesset — electing a new speaker, passing important legislation, and canceling the laws that threaten democracy.

We will move quickly. We have two goals: forming a national emergency government, and implementing measures in the Knesset - electing a new president, passing important legislation, and canceling laws that threaten democracy.

The war with our enemies has not ended and the war goals have not been achieved, and until the new government is formed I will not give my support to military moves, except in the case of direct and immediate threats that cannot be postponed until the new government takes the constitutional oath.

My team is working to complete preparations to put laws to a vote with the opening of the Knesset session.

Netanyahu is leading a campaign to prevent the publication of election results.

We are in contact with the competent authorities regarding suspicions of foreign interference in the Israeli elections

Political parties must not be allowed to exploit the situation and influence the date of the Knesset's opening session

We are in contact with the competent authorities regarding suspicions of foreign interference in the Israeli elections

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yesh Atid party, is in contact with the relevant parties and is receiving updates regarding suspicions of foreign involvement in the elections. The State of Israel must vigilantly guard the integrity of the elections against any attempt at interference, distortion, and bias, and must examine every complaint thoroughly. On the other hand, political parties must not be allowed to exploit the situation and influence the date of the oath of office for the 26th Knesset.