Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Process To Replace Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Continues To Drag On

 

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. 

More News On Israeli Politics 

Vote on new Israeli government to be held in coming week -- AP  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Fights To Stay In Office -- NPR 

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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