Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he is looking to form a “national unity” government of right-wing and centre parties.
The prime minister, who was formally invited to form a government by President Shimon Peres on Saturday night, commenced talks with Yesh Atid - the second-largest party in the Knesset - and Jewish Home in Ramat Gan yesterday.
Yesh Atid and Jewish Home have formed a deal to either both join or abstain from the coalition, depending on whether Mr Netanyahu agrees to back a bill to create a universal IDF draft.
Mr Netanyahu was due to meet members of Hatnuah – led by Tzipi Livni - and Kadima today. Ms Livni is reportedly keen to join any coalition led by Mr Netanyahu.
