English Video: Netanyahu and Leiberman Sign

The government has widened: Netanyahu and Leiberman announced at a press conference this morning that they have signed an agreement.

Leiberman is to be sworn in as a minister next Monday.

Netanyahu said, "Avigdor and I know one another for almost 30 years. We argued with one another and said things that shouldn't have been said. Now we are moving forward. Security Minister Leiberman and I will watch over Israel's security with responsibility.

"I call upon Yitzchak Herzog to join a unity government together with us."

Avigdor Leiberman said," From today we are once again new old partners. Thank you for the ability to move beyond past grievances. I admit that in the interim I have undergone a surgical procedure to lengthen my short fuse. I hope it will help our future relations. "

As was reported in Bechadrey Charedim the agreement between the parties closed during the night with the participation of Netanyahu, Kahalon and Leiberman.