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Multiple Israeli political figures and civil society leaders have renewed calls for the formation of a national unity government, stating that without unified leadership the public will judge them critically. Protesters gathered outside the President’s residence in Jerusalem with a shared message calling for a government of national unity.

The calls for unity came as consideration was given to appointing a new government leader, with political manoeuvring intensifying around potential coalition formations. One protest organiser, a bereaved father turned peace activist, stated: “The least bad option would be for Netanyahu and Eisenkot to enter a room and reach agreements.” Civil society leaders questioned whether such measures would be pursued only after further catastrophe.

The push for unity represents broader societal pressure on Israel’s fractured political leadership to seek consensus during a period of national tension. Political factions continue to resist such arrangements, with accusations of division and poor crisis management being exchanged between opposing camps.

Sources: Times of Israel, Ynet