Israel's Political Crisis: A Call for Compromise and a New Government

The public is looking to us. This is a test of leadership.

Anyone who tries to sabotage the formation of a government for personal, irrelevant reasons will be remembered by history as someone who failed to save Israel in a time of crisis.

Citizens of Israel, Mr. President. I am not deluding myself.

The task facing me and my partners is extremely complex.

We are, probably, in the most complex political situation since the founding of the state.

No one can uphold—not be able to uphold all the commitments they made, and we will all have to compromise.

That, too, is leadership. Knowing how to decide and set priorities.

I am confident that my partners understand the gravity of the moment and the urgent need to swear in a new government.

Their skills and critical experience are key to our ability to bring Israel back to safe shores.