this is bbc news, the latest headlines — after days of frantic negotiations, a coalition of opposition parties signs an historic deal to form a new israeli government. 50 days before the start of the delayed toyko olympics, around 10,000 volunteers have pulled out over coronavirus infection concerns. organisers insist the event can be held safely. let's get more now on our main story. we can now speak to guy ziv, associate professor at american university's us foreign policy programme. good to have you with us. what do you think is the likelihood of this coalition lasting into the months ahead?- of this coalition lasting into the months ahead? first, we should note _ the months ahead? first, we should note that _ the months ahead? first, we should note that nothing - the months ahead? first, we should note that nothing is i should note that nothing is certain until the swearing in of this new government, which will most likely take place on june 1a, so it is not