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A Shaky Coalition Government Takes Office In Israel

8:58am May 18, 2020

by Mark Katkov

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu begins a record fifth consecutive term, but in 18 months he'll switch places with rival Benny Gantz per their coalition agreement. Gantz for now is defense minister.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shown here on a banner at an anti-corruption rally on Sunday, has reached a deal for a unity government with his rival Benny Gantz.

Israel's Netanyahu Wins Bid To Remain As Prime Minister In Deal With Election Rival

2:59pm April 20, 2020

The right-wing leader would stay in office until October 2021, when the role would pass to centrist Benny Gantz. The agreement is set to break the deadlock Israel has faced over three elections.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu smiles after first exit poll results for the Israeli elections at his party's headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Monday.

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Israel's Election: What Comes Next As Netanyahu Rises Just Short Of A Majority

7:13pm March 03, 2020

by Daniel Estrin

The country's longest-serving prime minister claimed his "biggest win," but his coalition again appears to lack enough support to form a government.

Election campaign billboards show Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right) and rival candidate Benny Gantz, in Bnei Brak, Israel, on Feb. 23. The sign in the foreground, for Netanyahu's Likud party, reads "Likud members, go out to vote, victory d

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Israel's Groundhog Day: Hold Elections. Call Another Vote. Repeat

8:01am March 01, 2020

After two failed tries, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to win reelection on Monday. But don't be surprised if there's another inconclusive result.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chairs the weekly Cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem on Sunday.

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Opinion: A Weakened Netanyahu Still Stares Down Rivals Ahead Of A 3rd Vote In A Year

10:20pm December 17, 2019

by Aaron David Miller

Even under indictment, the Israeli leader remains a potent figure thanks to his popularity with his party base and the rightward shift of the country, writes Aaron David Miller.

Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz has failed to form a new government by the deadline, dashing his hopes of toppling longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pushing Israel closer to an unprecedented third election in less than a year.

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Israel May Hold New Elections After Netanyahu's Rival Fails To Form Government

5:14pm November 20, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

Benny Gantz's failure to form a coalition prolongs months of political deadlock. It does not automatically trigger new elections; rather, it kicks off another wave of political haggling.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, seen during a news conference last month in Jerusalem, has told President Reuven Rivlin that he can't form a government. The move opens the door for his rival, Benny Gantz, to attempt to do so in his stead.

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Benjamin Netanyahu Abandons Bid To Form Government Amid Israel's Political Deadlock

5:43pm October 21, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Israel's longtime prime minister had been given a mandate to form a governing coalition after last month's close election. The mandate now falls to his chief rival, Benny Gantz.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (right) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Netanyahu has been given the task of forming a new government.

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Netanyahu Tasked With Forming Next Government As Possible Corruption Charges Loom

7:13pm September 25, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

A week after an inconclusive election, the Israeli prime minister has been given six weeks to form the next government. But if he fails, there could be a third vote.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, cast their votes at a voting station in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

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As Israel Holds Election, Netanyahu Urges Supporters To Vote

3:21pm September 17, 2019

by Scott Neuman

In the second election in just five months, Israel's longest-serving prime minister is hoping to eke out a governing coalition. Once again, he faces a tough battle with a centrist rival.

People walk by election campaign billboards in Tel Aviv, Israel, showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (billboard on left) alongside the Blue and White alliance leaders (billboard on right, from left to right), Moshe Yaalon, Benny Gantz, Yair

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Netanyahu Fights To Hang On In Another Israeli Election. Here's What To Know

2:59pm September 16, 2019

Tuesday is the second time Israelis go to the polls in less than six months. The results may be just as inconclusive.

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