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Netanyahu wants more time to form government; Likud’s Saar wants Bibi’s job

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Published: 14 May 2019

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Gideon Saar has put Benjamin Netanyahu on notice that he is after his job and might not wait until the Prime Minister steps aside; President Rivlin is expected to approve Netanyahu’s extension request

Netanyahu to ask President for two-week extension to form next government (Haaretz)
President Reuven Rivlin is expected to approve the request, meaning Netanyahu must complete the task by May 28

Likud's Saar declares war of succession(Al-monitor)
Gideon Saar has put Benjamin Netanyahu on notice that he is after his job and might not wait until Netanyahu steps aside

Photo: Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon Saar. Credit: Alex Kolomoisky/Ynet.

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