Benjamin Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu delivered the maiden speech of Israel’s new government, the sixth over which he has presided.
“This is not the end, this is the beginning of the fight for our beloved country,” says the outgoing Israeli prime minister.
Katz previously served as Jerusalem’s top diplomat, whereas Dermer was ambassador to the United States in 2013-2021.
“The Jewish people has an exclusive and inalienable right to all parts of the Land of Israel,” the document reads.
The Likud lawmaker previously served as justice and public security minister.
The designated head of Israel’s National Security Council said the new government will take on five pressing issues from the day it is sworn in.
The appointment comes despite Tzachi Hanegbi’s poor showing in the Likud’s party primaries, in which he finished No. 46 on the party list.
Report: Designated prime minister told Aviv Kochavi the military’s stance will be heard before any decisions.
While peace with Riyadh is a top priority for Israel’s incoming government, there are many significant barriers in the way, despite the common interests the two nations share with regard to Iran, experts tell JNS.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Iranian women protesting oppression and antisemitism coming back into fashion were just a few of the attention-grabbers this past year.
“If we have peace with Saudi Arabia, we are effectively going to bring an end to the Arab-Israeli conflict,” Benjamin Netanyahu said.
