Opposition moves to oust Netanyahu
Agencies | Jerusalem
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Israeli politicians yesterday inched closer to forming a coalition that would end the era of right-wing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving leader.
Lawmakers opposed to Netanyahu were in intense talks ahead of a Wednesday night deadline, as a ceasefire held following the latest deadly military conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu, 71, who faces trial on fraud, bribery and breach of trust charges which he denies, has held onto power through a period of political turmoil that saw four inconclusive elections in under two years.
After a March vote in which Netanyahu’s Likud party gained the most seats but again failed to form a government, former TV anchor Yair Lapid is now trying to build a rival coalition.
The centrist Lapid, 57, has until Wednesday 11:59 pm local time to build a coalition of at least 61 deputies for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
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