Netanyahu says ‘elections are on the way’ if agreements not kept

In clarification, Likud says not seeking early elections

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party releases a clarification of the premier’s remarks, saying he is not personally seeking elections, though an early vote may be inevitable.

“Prime Minister Netanyahu believes that there is no reason to go to elections, but said that if Blue and White continues to have a government within a government, they will drag Israel to elections,” the party says.

Earlier, Netanyahu said: “When agreements are not respected on the part of Blue and White, there is no doubt that we are on the way to elections. If we see a different approach from the Blue and White direction and cooperation within the government, we can continue to work together. If not, everyone can understand that this leads to elections.”