Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the formation of a national unity government, saying it was an “absolute necessity”.

Axar.az reports, citing Middle East Eye, that, in a video statement released on Monday, Netanyahu said: “Two days ago I called for the formation of a unity government, and this is the need of the hour.

“You cannot form a government with Hamas supporters. You cannot fight Iran and the rest of its followers within extremist Islam if, inside the government, you rely on supporters of extremist Islam.”

He said the government should include all parties of the national camp, including Haredi parties, as well as other Zionist parties, and should be led by Likud.

“It is only natural that the largest party should lead this government,” Netanyahu added.