Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday complained at his weekly cabinet meeting that his negotiating partners, with which he is currently negotiating the creation of Israel's next government, were being unrealistic
"Regarding the coalition, I regret that the parties have over-the-top demands," the Prime Minister's office said in a statement on the meeting, referring to what he considered excessive demands for portfolios and promises regarding the policies of the new government.
Netanyahu said coalition partners should be realistic in forming the government.
"I hope that a way will be found soon to bring them back in touch with reality so that together we can form a strong and stable government that will continue to lead the country to new heights," the statement added.
The report comes two days after Netanyahu's spokesperson denied that the incumbent PM told coalition prospective coalition partners they must support legislation to help his legal cases.
Netanyahu is facing potential indictments in three cases over alleged corruption. Last week he said he would like to advance legislation that would weaken the courts and grant legislators automatic immunity from prosecution, but this has caused a firestorm.
He stressed that any such legislation was not going to prevent his prosecution after leaving office.
The Likud stressed over the weekend that any such legislation would only be dealt with after the coalition talks were completed and a new government was formed.
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