After the first weekend in office, the 14th Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Yair Lapid, spoke tonight (Saturday) for the first time as Prime Minister, saying that "as long as security needs are maintained, Israel is a peace-loving country." Lapid added that "we extend a comprehensive hand to the Palestinians and it is time for you to recognize that we will not move from here, so let us learn to live together."

The Likud said in response to Lapid:

"No statement by Lapid could hide the fact that it had been revealed: that he had sent his CEO with an open check to the Shura Council. The only government he can form is with the Muslim Brotherhood and the Arab Joint List. 

The choice is a blackmailed Lapid government that includes the Muslim Brotherhood and the Arab Joint List or a strong national government led by Netanyahu and the Likud that will return hope to Israel."

Source: Channel 13 News