Israel's opposition secured a deal to oust current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as they completed coalition deals with political allies to form a new government. Lapid's main partner is nationalist Naftali Bennett, who would serve as Prime Minister first under a proposed rotation between the two men. Israeli political analysts widely expected Netanyahu to try every possible political manoeuvre to make this happen. During a 12-year run in top office, Israel's longest serving leader has been an often polarising figure at home and abroad. An end to his tenure may bring reprieve from domestic political turmoil, but major shifts in Israel's foreign policy appear less likely from the staunch US ally.

Source: Irish Independent June 02, 2021 21:00 UTC