Bennett: "We will transfer power in an orderly manner." Lapid: "I love you""

20 June 2022   

After attempts to stabilize the coalition were exhausted: Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid agreed that a bill to dissolve the Knesset would be submitted to the Knesset for approval next week. These are the changes to the intercity public transportation routes in Jerusalem • All the details In a special statement the two made in the Knesset, Bennett said: "We stand before you today at a difficult moment, but with the understanding that we made the right decision for Israel. Establishing the government was the hardest thing in my life, but also in my Zionist life. "We wanted to continue, believe me, we turned over every stone. Not for our own honor - but for the honor of this beautiful country. Last Friday, I was told by security officials and legal professionals that with the expiration of the Judea and Samaria regulations, the State of Israel will descend into chaos. I will not allow that. "In the Shlomo trial of 2022, we chose to be the mother who protects the child even at a heavy personal cost." Bennett said of Yair Lapid: "Yair embodies the qualities of decency and responsibility, he is a man and he represents a significant public in Israel. "In the coming days, until the Knesset is dissolved and the rotation between us takes place, I will assist him through an orderly overlap - as much as necessary. We will transfer power in an orderly manner. In accordance with the agreement, Yair Lapid will enter the Prime Minister's Office. I met Yair this year, who represents a significant public in Israel. We had our differences, but we understood that the country is bigger than both of us. I will stand by Yair's side so that he can succeed in his sacred work." During his speech, the lights went out in the hall. Lapid: "How symbolic." To Yamina voters who were disappointed with him, Bennett said: "I understand you, the move we made was not easy, I did it for heaven's sake, I believed it was necessary to get Israel out of the pit, I had no option to escape it.". Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said: "I will have plenty of other opportunities to address the State of Israel. Right now, I want to thank my partner, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, for the responsibility he is showing today, for the fact that he is putting the state before personal interest. And I want to thank him for something else. For the friendship, I love you very much. Our friendship has stood the test and encountered obstacles, but has always overcome them. Prime Minister Bennett is younger than me and we have had more adventures together. He is an important, original and courageous Israeli leader, and I have no doubt that his place is in the leadership of the country for many years to come. A word about the future: Even if we go to the polls in a few months, our challenges as a country cannot wait. We need to address the cost of living, wage the struggle against Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah, stand up to the forces that threaten to turn Israel into an undemocratic state. What has happened in recent days, what is happening here tonight, is further proof that the Israeli system needs profound change and major correction. We started this correction a year ago, and we are continuing it." Now, and continue together. What we need to do today as well. Return to the idea of ​​Israeli unity. Not let the dark forces tear us apart from within. Remind ourselves that we love each other, love our country, and only together will we win.""