Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that the government may not be able to tackle Israel's recent spate of Islamist terrorist attacks since its existence hinges on the Islamist Ra'am party — the political wing of the Islamic Movement in Israel.
"A very firm hand is required. Unfortunately, the government, which depends on the Islamic Movement, does not do this and may not be able to," he said. "They must put aside any political considerations and fight terrorism.