If the Bennett-Lapid government is formed, it will be one of the more right-wing governments in Israel’s history. It’s been called a left-wing government or a government
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May. 6, 2021 10:01 AM
Israel’s political system works on paper. It served the country pretty well for its first 70 years, until it got stuck in this “Groundhog Day” rut of never-ending election cycles, starting in March 2019.
As Israelis lose hope of ever getting another functioning government (and the sorely needed budget that comes with it), this is clearly the perfect time to admit that the present system has failed us and we must consider more radical options – unexplored avenues that the state can try at least once, just to see what happens.
The announcement came as Netanyahu s deadline to form a new government expired. The prime minister was unable to reach an agreement with Naftali Bennett, chairman of.
At midnight Tuesday Netanyahu's mandate to form a government will expire ■ Netanyahu's offer was generous, but Bennett reminded him that he has no coalition ■ Lapid is eager to form a government, but is Bennett ready to lead?
The head of the influential Arrangements Committee is trying to drive a wedge between right and left-wing parties seeking to replace Netanyahu, hours before the prime minister's coalition deadline expires