The deal ends months of political paralysis in Israel.
JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief rival Benny Gantz announced Monday that they have forged a deal to form an “emergency” government, ending months of political paralysis.
After the last vote on March 2 ended in a stalemate, Netanyahu and former military chief Gantz agreed late last month to try to form a unity government because of the burgeoning coronavirus crisis. The talks have dragged on and stalled several times since, reportedly over Netanyahu’s personal legal problems, sparking concern that the collapse of a deal would force the country into new elections.
Negotiations between the two leaders largely revolved around Netanyahu's corruption trial set to start next month. Main sticking points included a demand by the prime minister to have more say on judicial appointments, which could play a role if his case eventually reaches the Supreme Court.
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