Israel needs a `` responsible budget with a long-term outlook , '' Netanyahu says . The prime minister also said that he would not allow the Palestinians to use their U.N. status as an excuse for continuing settlement building. Netanyahu says the election will help Israel face its economic and security challenges . Israel was not due to hold elections for another year .
Israel needs a `` responsible budget with a long-term outlook , '' Netanyahu says . A general election should take place as soon as possible , the prime minister says . Netanyahu says the election will help Israel face its economic and security challenges . Israel was not due to hold elections for another year .