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Scientists debate its necessity, but some say there isn’t time to wait.

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.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel failed to win a majority in the past three elections — but still held onto power. That might be about to change.

Amid the Shooting, Netanyahu’s Foes See an Opening, and Risks Israeli politicians often close ranks in a crisis, but this time the prime minister’s enemies, trying to form a government and oust him, are blaming the violence on him. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu touring the city of Lod early on Wednesday.Credit...Ahmad Gharabli/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images JERUSALEM — When the guns are talking, Israel’s domestic political strife typically goes silent. When the country is on the brink of war, the opposition usually rallies around the government. Not this time...