Lapid: I proposed Bennett be prime minister first

• Date: 05 April 2021
• Published date: 05 April 2021
• Author: Arutz Sheva Staff
• Publication title: Israel National News (Israel)

Speaking following Netanyahu's address to the media bout the first day of the evidentiary phase of his trial, Lapid said: "Anyone who saw Netanyahu's reckless performance today understands he can't carry on in his job. He's become dangerous. To himself, to Israel and to the rule of law."

Lapid called for a unity government. "We need a government of national agreement. I offered my friend Naftali Bennett the opportunity to form a government with me. A government which will include the spectrum of Israeli politics, parties from the right, center and left. A government which will reflect the fact that we live here together. We know how to bridge divides. We don't hate one another."

"We are committed to bringing about the change we promised to the people of Israel. To prevent a government led by a criminal suspect and dependent on racists and extremists. The test for a leader is to take tough decisions in complex situations. I offered Bennett a unity government in which he could serve first in the rotation between us. That's what the country needs now. The Israeli public needs to...