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April 21, 2020

At Last, Israel Has a Government—and That’s What Matters Most

A much-needed reprieve from political chaos.

After over a year of political stalemate, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main political rival, Benny Gantz, have signed a coalition agreement, saving Israel from a fourth election in less than two years. The new government will be supported by about 70 of the 120 members of the Knesset, which might bring stability not found in razor-thin majorities. According to the terms of the agreement, Netanyahu will hold onto the premiership for eighteen months, after which Gantz will have his turn. Shmuel Rosner comments on the other details:

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April 21, 2020

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    A much-needed reprieve from political chaos.

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