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JERUSALEM, Israel – Two days ago, a political earthquake shook Israel. Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid formed the first coalition government in 12 years without Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The coalition agreement awaits a Knesset vote that would install Bennett as prime minister for the first two years followed by Lapid for the next two years. Many are wondering what this new coalition would mean for US-Israel relations.
Bennett – a religious conservative - holds strong views that differ from President Joe Biden, particularly on the Iranian nuclear deal. Biden helped draft the original 2015 Iran deal and his administration is currently negotiating another agreement. Bennett explained to CBN News earlier this year why he believes the original was a bad deal.
Many Biden administration officials wouldn't be sorry to see Netanyahu go, after his Trump alliance pushed Israel closer to the GOP. But the prime minister isn't going quietly.
Many Biden administration officials wouldn’t be sorry to see Netanyahu go, after his Trump alliance pushed Israel closer to the GOP. But the prime minister isn't going quietly.
Analysis: Expert on Arab-Israeli relations says that only when Egyptians are convinced that peace with its neighbor is good not only for them but also also for the Palestinians can bilateral ties improve beyond the current cold peace
Movement for Quality Government and a union of Foreign Ministry employees claim leaving third of Israel's diplomatic missions short-staffed 'endangers' Israelis