Religious Jewish nationalist Naftali Bennett, a former Netanyahu ally who opposes Palestinian statehood, will serve until August 2023, before making way for centrist Yair Lapid.
Barring any last-minute surprises, Naftali Bennett, an old-time associate of Netanyahu and leader of right-wing Yamina party, would take over mantle from his one time mentor.
In a historic move, an Arab faction is set to become part of an Israeli governing alliance while opposition leader Yair Lapid will share power with nationalist Naftali Bennett.
Netanyahu's signature achievements as PM will not be challenged by the Lapid-Bennett combine. The new government will have plenty of non-partisan challenges to deal with.
Israel has been in a state of political turmoil ever since Netanyahu brought down the govt in December 2018 and put in motion a cascade of elections and a short-lived dysfunctional govt.
US President Biden further encouraged the Israeli PM Netanyahu to make every effort to ensure the protection of innocent civilians and expressed his support for a ceasefire.
In episode 710 of 'Cut the Clutter', Shekhar Gupta analyses Israel's fourth elections in 2 years and PM Netanyahu's failed attempt to break the political deadlock.
If the numbers are accurate, Netanyahu & rivals will spend the coming days exploring possible alliances to form a government together. If failed, Israel could face a fifth election.
US President Joe Biden, who was sworn in three weeks ago, has made calls to many world leaders but is yet to dial Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's number.
We have failed terribly at two important things. One, we are reacting to this issue only emotionally, not logically. And two, we are not asking the right questions.
WhatsApp privacy policy case is among a string of matters involving practices like restrictive platform rules, pricing & billing policies, reflecting India’s tight scrutiny of market dominance.
Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.
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