Netanyahu Ousted as Israeli Parliament Votes in New Government
An unlikely coalition prevailed against the country’s longest-serving leader. Now it must get its disparate factions to work together.
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An unlikely coalition prevailed against the country’s longest-serving leader. Now it must get its disparate factions to work together.
The prime minister’s supporters have put heavy pressure on lawmakers to reject the coalition. Its fate will be decided in the coming hours.
The parties range from right to left, and they are at odds on fundamental issues. But agreeing on restoring democratic norms could be the glue they need, at least for a while.
Human rights lawyers who have been deeply critical of Israeli policy and actions say the term does not apply, calling the accusation 'ridiculous'