CNN: Process to replace Netanyahu drags out as Israeli security chief warns violence could follow
Jerusalem (CNN)Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies are dragging out the political process, seeking to undermine a new government set to remove him from power, as the head of the Israel Security Agency warned of incitement to violence in the charged environment.
Using language reminiscent of former US President Donald Trump, Netanyahu falsely accused a newly-formed coalition of eight parties poised to unseat him within days of "election fraud."
The Speaker of the Knesset, a close ally of Netanyahu, refused to announce a date for the swearing in of the new government.
By law, he has up to a week, but the largely technical process has traditionally been carried out as quickly as possible once a new government is announced.
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WNU Editor: The first vote to confirm this new coalition will be later this week.
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Israeli security chief warns of Jan. 6-type violence -- Axios
Coalition Agreement Says Gov't Will Fall If Budget Isn't Passed in 100 Days -- Hamodia
Knesset speaker leaves uncertainty on date for swearing-in government -- Jerusalem Post
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