PM says his door ‘open to all factions’

31 March 2015, 5:54 pm

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“My door is open to representatives of all factions. This is an invitation,” says Prime Minister Netanyahu in his first address to the 20th Knesset, immediately sparking speculation that he is opening the door to a unity government.

Speaking about an hour after the 120 MKs were sworn in, Netanyahu hails Israel’s democracy — “the most challenged democracy on earth.”

He promises to build a government that will represent all Israelis, and stresses the obligation to heal the rifts between different sectors of society.

“Our first mission is to mend the rifts” in society, he says.

“I am committed to dealing with the issue of the cost of housing,” he says, adding with a hint of jest, “I say this even though the election is behind us.”