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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday morning 14 Iyar told his cabinet that he is continuing to work to expand the coalition. He explained the larger the coalition the better, stating the more parties on board serves to facilitate peace-making efforts with the PA (Palestinian Authority).

Mr. Netanyahu stated “From the outset, when we formed the government, I said that it was my intention to expand the government. Sixty-one is better than 59, but a government that is as broad as possible is the best thing for the State of Israel. We are in the midst of moves to expand the government. I think that a broader coalition will help us meet the many challenges facing us and also take advantage of the opportunities.

“I would like to make it clear that a broad government will continue to strive for a diplomatic process with the Palestinians and we will do so with the assistance of elements in the region. I personally deal with this a lot, in many places and I intend to continue to do so”.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)