CBC: Benjamin Netanyahu is on cusp of being ousted, but don't write his political obituary just yet
Coalition deal between rivals must still be approved in parliament, and Israeli PM has proven resilient
A flurry of promises, backroom deal-making and last-minute shifts in political allegiance marked what seems to be the final days of Benjamin Netanyahu's long tenure as prime minister of Israel.
When the dust settled, Naftali Bennett, Netanyahu's former defence minister and chief of staff, appeared poised to emerge as prime minister, leading an unlikely coalition that spans the breadth of the Israeli political spectrum — from hawkish right-wing parties to centrists and left-wing activists.
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WNU Editor: The media narrative for the entire weekend was that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's days were numbered.
Maybe so. But not today.
More News On The Efforts To Replace Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Israel's Lapid says 'many obstacles' remain before forming coalition -- AFP
Netanyahu's opponents hashing out deal as deadline looms -- Politico/AP
Israel: who are the politicians trying to oust Netanyahu? -- The Guardian
Is Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year reign OVER? Rivals of Israel's longest-serving PM agree to form coalition government -- Daily Mail
