Israel’s Lapid says he formed new coalition to unseat Netanyahu
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JERUSALEM, June 3, 2021 (BSS/AFP) – Israel’s opposition leader Yair Lapid said late Wednesday he had succeeded in forming a coalition to end the rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest serving leader.
Should it be confirmed by the 120-member Knesset legislature in coming days, it would end the long reign of the hawkish right-wing leader known as Bibi who has long dominated Israeli politics.
Lapid’s announcement came in the final hour before a midnight deadline, after marathon negotiations with a group of diverse parties spanning the political spectrum, united only in their desire to oust Netanyahu.
Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid said late Wednesday he had succeeded in forming a coalition to end the rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest serving leader.
Graham made these comments on the show
Fox and Friends. There is going to be a request made by the Israelis to the Pentagon on Thursday for $1 billion in aid to replenish Iron Dome batteries, he told the hosts. It will be a good investment for the American people. I will make sure in the Senate that they get the money.
Graham was in Israel meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Benny Gantz yesterday. Although the Biden administration pushed through the recent weapons sale without debates, a group of House progressives attempted to thwart the move via resolution. For decades, the U.S. has sold billions of dollars in weaponry to Israel without ever requiring them to respect basic Palestinian rights
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Israel: Opposition reaches coalition deal to oust PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuâs opponents announced Wednesday that they have reached a deal to form a new governing coalition, paving the way for the ouster of the longtime Israeli leader.
The dramatic announcement by opposition leader Yair Lapid and his main coalition partner, Naftali Bennett, came shortly before a midnight deadline and prevented what could have been Israelâs fifth consecutive election in just over two years.
âThis government will work for all the citizens of Israel, those that voted for it and those that didnât. It will do everything to unite Israeli society,â Lapid said.