Netanyahu says ‘government is stable’ after brief coalition crisis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is touting the stability of his coalition, following a brief government crisis yesterday that saw MK Yaakov Litzman step down as health minister over state-sanctioned train maintenance on the Jewish day of rest.

“This government is strong, this government is stable,” says Netanyahu at the weekly Likud faction meeting, thanking his coalition partners.

He also lists his upcoming visits to Kenya, Brussels, and India.

Israel “is facing unprecedented diplomatic flourishing,” he says, also hailing its economic, security, and social conditions.

While there are “challenges,” he says, “Israel is in the best situation it’s been in since its establishment.”

— Marissa Newman

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.