Israel swears in new coalition, ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule | Stuff

Naftali Bennett

Israel’s parliament has narrowly approved a new coalition government, ending the historic 12-year rule of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and sending the polarising leader into the opposition.

Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned rival, became prime minister after the 60-59 vote. Promising to try to heal a divided nation, Bennett will preside over a diverse and fragile coalition comprised of eight parties with deep ideological differences.

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