Netanyahu warns Arab parties would lead Israel to destruction

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Arab political parties, warning they would lead the country to destruction, and called for a national unity government with his previous coalition allies. Netanyahu stated that a government dependent on "Hamas supporters" would not fight Hamas or defend IDF soldiers in Gaza and Lebanon. He urged all Zionist parties to join a unity government, excluding Arab parties, and warned of potential civil unrest similar to recent European riots. His remarks come as opposition figures and some former allies, including United Torah Judaism, consider forming a coalition to remove him from power. President Isaac Herzog is expected to assign the mandate to form a new government to Yashar party leader Gadi Eizenkot.