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Netanyahu wins bigtime as he and Gantz sign deal to form government

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Published: 21 April 2020

Last updated: 4 March 2024

PM stays on for 18 months in rotation arrangement but gets most of his demands, including annexation and judicial appointments

After more than year-long impasse, Netanyahu and Gantz agree to form a government (Times of Israel)
Deal will see PM step down in 18 months, but dovetails with most of his demands including annexation and judicial appointments, paves way for largest cabinet in Israel’s history

The Netanyahu-Gantz unity agreement: The good, the bad, the ugly and the ominous (Haaretz)
CHEMI SHALEV: Savaged not only for his betrayal but also for his poor negotiating skills, Gantz actually took Bibi to the cleaners

Netanyahu, Gantz sign coalition deal to form government (Haaretz)
After three stalemate elections, the two political rivals decided to form a government together and rotate the premiership; agreement includes veto power for Netanyahu on appointing new attorney general, state prosecutor

Unity government deal guarantees vote on West Bank annexation (Times of Israel)
According to coalition agreement signed by Netanyahu and Gantz, all government legislation will need agreement from both sides, but bill to apply sovereignty can’t be blocked

Photo: Benny Gantz (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Residence after signing the coalition deal in Jerusalem, April 20, 2020

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