Israeli lawmakers ends Netanyahu’s reign
13 June 2021 |
9:14 pm
The Israeli Knesset will vote on whether to send Benjamin Netanyahu into opposition after 12 years as prime minister. A new coalition would comprise eight parties from across the political spectrum.
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