Netanyahu, Aizenkot trade accusations but hold unity government talks

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly appealed to opposition figures Gadi Eisenkot and Benny Gantz to form a unity government, citing national security concerns including the Iranian nuclear threat. Eisenkot has rejected Netanyahu's public appeals as a 'stunt' and set conditions for any coalition, while also publicly defending Arab citizens against Netanyahu's rhetoric. This indicates a hardening of the opposition's stance and ongoing political deadlock, with the actual outcomes of scheduled talks remaining uncertain.