Israel approaching 4th election in 2 years as coalition crumbles?
03 December 2020 |
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Voting 61-54, Israel's parliament has forwarded a dissolution bill to committee stages that could ultimately trigger fresh elections. Defense minister Benny Gantz's Blue and White party voted with the opposition.
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