Israeli opposition parties strike deal to form new government | DW News

An unlikely coalition of disparate Israeli opposition parties struck a deal on Wednesday night to form a government. The agreement could potentially resolve an extended period of political deadlock and force beleaguered Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the political stage after 12 years in office. Yair Lapid, a centrist, and Naftali Bennett, an ultranationalist, announced the deal after they succeeded in cobbling together a coalition government with a number of parties from across the political spectrum. Lapid managed to pull together signatures from seven parties signaling their willingness to form a coalition shortly before his mandate to form a new government expired at midnight.

Lapid has officially informed President Rivlin that he has the backing of the majority of the Knesset to form a cabinet — over two months after the March 23 election. The new government could face a vote of confidence in Israel's Knesset parliament sometime before next Wednesday unless Lapid asks for time to negotiate any disagreements before parties sign on to a binding coalition. Such a move would delay the vote by another week and give parties time to iron out any disagreements about the policies and appointments of the new government. It is expected that Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister, will attempt to bring lawmakers from the coalition over to his side. Unless the newly formed coalition collapses before being sworn in, Netanyahu's 12-year stint in the top job will come to an end.

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[maxkaufmann]

Thank God, after nearly my entire life Bibi Netanyahu is done with.

[rikulappi]

Often the best way to turn opposition parties responsible and co-operative is to let them into the cabinet and make them run the country for a while. Best of luck, Israel! 👌❤🇮🇱

[tjmarx]

This is going to be even shaker than it already was. Israel will be back to the polls by the end of the year. At least this clears the way for Netanyahu to be arrested though, so that can only be a good thing

[shail]

*Bye Bye Netanyahu 🤡 Hope New Government will Bring Peaceful Environment*

[francislee]

I'm happy for isreal... it's about time unless Netanyahu tries to pull a DT

[greensleevesk]

Past time. Hope Israel will rise above for the common good of humanity.

[PRAKASHADICHANDRA]

In my opinion Sir Benjamin Netanyahu should retain power in Israel. He is best and can take Israel to great heights

[charliestaats]

Those of you who wanted to see BB Netanyahu go, are getting just what you think that you want. However, I am telling you, beforehand, that what you are going to get, is and will be, more terrible than you can or have ever imagined. The only thing that will ever outpace your level of rebellion is the shock and awe that you experience when you get just exactly what you think that you want!

[minimols]

If Naftali Bennett is on the wrong side by deceiving Bibi the fate of Absalom is awaiting for him.

[NasirUddin-fogh]

Its gonna be very hard to continue this coalition government?

[ikm]

Yep, things are going to get kinetic very soon...

[andrewanthony]

Terrible judgment is coming upon Nation of Israel they chosen wrong person and disobeyed God great destruction is knocking Shalom Maranatha 🙏🙏🙏

[joshualifetree]

This coalition is doomed. They may have united to stop Net from becoming Prime Minister but then what?

[karlcole]

A new dawn or a disaster my money's on disaster.

[boyjoe]

People had enough with Netanyahu... Young people needs a change in their government. It's time to change tho...

[utet.]

These two are out for their own advancement.

[espr]

Bye bye Bibi, hello new apartheid state.

[georgegeorgiou]

Knowing human nature, three parties with different political views, there is a good chance it will not work well. People are building their hopes too much. I hope it all works out for the better. Israel has suffered too much over the years.

[ken-jeoi]

NO NETANYAHU
IT SAVE PALESTINIAN PEOPLES LIVES

[robertojobraneverything]

Why does every westren media says arab israelis, . We are Palestinians who have israeli citizenships