India, Nov. 11 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that the formation of a national unity government was still possible, a day after accusing Arab lawmakers of supporting "terrorism" and seeking Israel's "destruction" in a speech in the Knesset, The Times of Israel reported.

Speaking to reporters in the Knesset premises, Netanyahu struck a different tone from his remarks a day earlier, reiterating his call for political unity amid the ongoing government-formation process.

"Yesterday I said why a national unity government is necessary. Today I want to say why it's possible," Netanyahu told reporters.

He said Israel had demonstrated its ability to unite during critical moments, adding that the country was once ...