Benjamin Netanyahu
Sebastian Kurz, who was ousted in a vote of no confidence, is again running for his previous role.
The two leaders discussed the ongoing situation regarding Syria, Iran and bilateral relations.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s embattled party has only 70 days to win back the supporters responsible for its April 9 victory.
“It’s wonderful to have the greatest power on earth not opposing the Jewish state, but supporting the Jewish state,” said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
On the contrary, the Israeli prime minister called remarks by Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalif “very important,” saying they were the “direct result of our policy, which is making Israel a powerful force in the region and a rising world power.”
The existence of the Jewish state ensures that “the entire region remains pro-Western and pro-American,” the prime minister says, adding that Israel is the only country in the world that doesn’t ask for “American boots on the ground” to fight on its behalf.
The Democratic governor talked about fighting anti-Semitism, and the alliance between the Jewish state and the Empire State.
“The public does not want to go to elections, and the Knesset’s job is to represent the public,” said Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.
According to Israel’s Channel 12, the army is preparing for multiple scenarios, including an attack by Iranian proxies in Gaza and Lebanon, or by the IRGC in Syria.
It would take one to two years to destroy terrorist infrastructure, and Israel’s options after toppling Hamas are all bad, say observers. But a more limited operation is possible.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had requested an extension due to the dissolution of the Knesset sending the country to elections again in September.
With one hour till midnight, the prime minister’s motorcade pulls up to the Knesset. As he enters the building, Benjamin Netanyahu tells the media: “We are heading to new elections.”
