Saar remains steadfast in opposition to Netanyahu government PM's ally-turned-foe insists 'nothing will force Netanyahu on us', seeks 'government of change' to 'reunite the people' and calls on former supporters and colleagues to 'eradicate Bibism before it eradicates Likud' Moran Azulay | Published: 04.04.21 , 22:39 The night before premier nomination talks were set to begin, New Hope Chairman Gideon Saar on Sunday ruled out once again the possibility of joining or backing a government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "When we launched our election campaign, I said clearly whoever wants Netanyahu to stay, I ask them not to vote for me," Saar told his supporters. "I reiterate — we will not join or back a government led by Netanyahu and we will push with everything we've got to establish a government of change in the State of Israel.