'Israel's' Netanyahu says plans 'broad national govt' after elections

'Israel's' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday declared his intention to form a broader coalition after the upcoming election, explicitly distancing himself from both the far-right and the left.

"I intend to establish a broad national government, not a right-wing government, not a left-wing government that depends on Arab parties, but a broad national government," Netanyahu said, in a televised briefing, signalling a significant shift in his political strategy.

Israel's national elections are scheduled for no later than October 27.