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Netanyahu opponent picked to form new government
Israel's president on Wednesday chose Yair Lapid, a centrist politician and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try to form a new government, but his path to success was still uncertain.
Israel's president chose Yair Lapid, a centrist politician and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try to form a new government on Wednesday.
But his path to success, and whether it could end years of political stalemate in the country, was still uncertain.
Neither Netanyahu, nor his rivals managed to secure a parliamentary majority in the most recent election on March 23.
It was the country’s fourth election since 2019 and all of them were inconclusive.
Netanyahu has been fighting to stay at the top, while also on trial for corruption charges, which he denies.
He had 28-days to put together a coalition, but it ran out overnight into Wednesday after he failed to agree terms with potential right-wing partners.
President Reuven Rivlin, in a televised address, announced his choice of Lapid to form a new government.
He said the former finance minister had the pledged support of 56 of parliament's 120 members, still short of a majority.
Lapid also has 28 days to try to form a coalition.
Israel's Military Intelligence Chief , Resigns After October 7 Attack.
On April 22, the head of Israel's military
intelligence said he would step down after
failing to prevent the October 7 Hamas attack.
Associated Press reports that the announcement makes
Major General Aharon Haliva the first senior figure to
resign in the wake of the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
Associated Press reports that the announcement makes
Major General Aharon Haliva the first senior figure to
resign in the wake of the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
The intelligence directorate
under my command did not live up
to the task we were entrusted with, Major General Aharon Haliva, via Associated Press.
I carry that black day with me ever
since, day after day, night after night.
I will carry the horrible pain of
the war with me forever, Major General Aharon Haliva, via Associated Press.
AP points out that resignations by
security and military officials have been
stalled by numerous Israeli conflicts.
In addition to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel faces
conflict with both the Lebanese militant group
Hezbollah and Iran, engaging in multiple fronts.
In addition to the ongoing war in Gaza, Israel faces
conflict with both the Lebanese militant group
Hezbollah and Iran, engaging in multiple fronts.
Following the October 7 Hamas attack, Haliva and
other leaders publicly shouldered the blame for not
being able to prevent or react to the unexpected attack. .
Following the October 7 Hamas attack, Haliva and
other leaders publicly shouldered the blame for not
being able to prevent or react to the unexpected attack. .
Other leaders, including Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, have refused to
acknowledge direct responsibility or
step down, despite growing protests.
Other leaders, including Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu, have refused to
acknowledge direct responsibility or
step down, despite growing protests.
Havila's resignation came as the Jewish faith prepares
to celebrate Passover, a major holiday that begins on
April 22 and marks the biblical exodus of Jews from Egypt. .
Havila's resignation came as the Jewish faith prepares
to celebrate Passover, a major holiday that begins on
April 22 and marks the biblical exodus of Jews from Egypt. .
The October 7 attack sparked the ongoing war in Gaza,
which has already killed over 34,000 Palestinians
and displaced an estimated 80% of the population. .
The October 7 attack sparked the ongoing war in Gaza,
which has already killed over 34,000 Palestinians
and displaced an estimated 80% of the population.
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Israeli media reported over the weekend that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of security leaks following which tensions erupted over the meeting of the country's war cabinet that's leading the country's unprecedented military response to the October 7 Hamas attack in southern Israel.
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In an unprecedented move, the United States is preparing to enact sanctions against an army unit of its steadfast ally, Israel's Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). As reported by Axios, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is anticipated to declare sanctions targeting the Israel Defense Forces' "Netzah Yehuda" battalion in the near future. Allegations of human rights violations within the Israeli-held West Bank have prompted this action against the Netzah Yehuda battalion.
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Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Israel, demanding new elections and government action to bring home hostages held in Gaza. Frustration mounts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the crisis as the war in Gaza enters its seventh month. Despite public outcry, Netanyahu rejects calls for early elections, fearing they would benefit Hamas. Stay informed with the latest developments on this ongoing conflict.
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Hezbollah launched numerous Katyusha rockets at an Israeli army headquarters in northern Israel, retaliating against alleged Israeli incursions into southern Lebanese territories. The Israeli military swiftly responded, targeting the sources of the attack. Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, with Tehran warning of a harsher response to any further Israeli provocations.
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Last week, Iran's Isfahan province faced drone and missile strikes, rumoredly from Israel, targeting nuclear facilities and air defences. Satellite imagery revealed damage to Russian-made S-300 missile defence systems. Despite denials from both sides, Western officials suggest Israel aimed to showcase its ability to breach Iranian defences.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted his former lieutenant-turned-rival Naftali Bennett after Bennett announced he would work with opposition leader Yair Lapid to form a new government...
Israeli opposition leader Naftali Bennett says he’s ready to join parties on the Left to form a new unity coalition government that could unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. CNN’s Hadas Gold..
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