Israel swears in new coalition, ending Netanyahu’s long rule

Josef FedermanThe Associated PressIsrael’s parliament narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday, June 13.Naftali Bennett, a millionaire former high-tech entrepreneur and former ally of Netanyahu turned rival, became prime minister after the 60-59 vote. Promising to try to heal a divided nation, Bennett will preside over a diverse and fragile coalition of eight parties with deep ideological differences.But the 71-year-old Netanyahu made clear he has no intention of exiting the political stage. “If it is destined for us to be in the opposition, we will do it with our backs straight until we topple this dangerous government and return to lead the country,” he said.The vote, capping a sto
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