BREAKING: The Israeli Supreme Court rules that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may form a new government while he is under indictment. The decision clears the way for Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz to form an emergency government.
A panel of 11 Israeli Supreme Court judges arrive wearing face masks to hear arguments against the legality of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition deal with his former rival, Benny Gantz, at the Israeli Supreme Court in Jerusalem, Monday, May 4, 2020.
JERUSALEM — Israel’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may form a new government while under indictment. The decision clears the way for Netanyahu and his rival, Benny Gantz, to proceed with the formation of their emergency government. The court also upheld the coalition agreement between Netanyahu and Gantz, which will require new legislation. A group of nonprofit advocacy organizations had challenged the legality of the deal.Netanyahu and Gantz declared that they hope to swear in the new government May 13.
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