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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Defence Minister Benny Gantz
Israel s parliament dissolved on Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s fractured ruling coalition failed to pass a budget, triggering a fourth election in two years and renewing an unprecedented political crisis.
The coalition led by Mr Netanyahu and his former election rival, Defence Minister Benny Gantz, had been inching towards collapse for weeks, undermined by mutual acrimony and mistrust.
The dissolution of parliament, the Knesset, could see elections held as early as 23 March, likely forcing Mr Netanyahu to seek re-election while the coronavirus pandemic is still raging and as his long-awaited corruption trial intensifies.
Israel s Parliament Dissolves, Triggering Fourth Election In 2 Years Israel s Parliament Dissolves, Triggering Fourth Election In 2 Years The coalition led by Netanyahu and his rival, Defence Minister Benny Gantz, missed a midnight deadline to approve a 2020 budget, which by law forced parliament s automatic dissolution.
The coalition led by Netanyahu had been inching towards collapse for weeks. (FILE)
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Israel s parliament dissolved on Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s fractured ruling coalition failed to pass a budget, triggering a fourth election in two years and renewing an unprecedented political crisis.
The coalition led by Netanyahu and his former election rival, Defence Minister Benny Gantz, had been inching towards collapse for weeks, undermined by mutual acrimony and mistrust.
Israel s government collapses as Prime Minister Netanyahu refuses to back 2020 Budget
The dissolution of parliament, the Knesset, could see elections held as early as March 23 2021. By AFP Wednesday 23 Dec 2020, 7:50 AM Dec 23rd 2020, 7:50 AM 17,642 Views 12 Comments
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an address announcing the dissolution of Israel s government
Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivers an address announcing the dissolution of Israel s government
Image: Xinhua News Agency/PA Images
ISRAEL’S PARLIAMENT DISSOLVED on Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fractured ruling coalition failed to pass a budget, triggering a fourth election in two years and renewing an unprecedented political crisis.
Israel Parliament Dissolves as Netanyahu Fails to Pass Budget, Sparking Fourth Election in 2 Years
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Israel s parliament dissolved on Wednesday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s fractured ruling coalition failed to pass a budget, triggering a fourth election in two years and renewing an unprecedented political crisis.
The coalition led by Netanyahu and his former election rival, Defence Minister Benny Gantz, had been inching towards collapse for weeks, undermined by mutual acrimony and mistrust.
The dissolution of parliament, the Knesset, could see elections held as early as March 23, likely forcing Netanyahu to seek re-election while the coronavirus pandemic is still raging and as his long-awaited corruption trial intensifies.
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