Meretz MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi addresses the Knesset plenum. (Danny Shem Tov/Knesset Spokesperson)
BBC News: Israeli coalition government in crisis as MP quits
The future of Israel's government has been plunged into uncertainty after a member quit, leaving it as a minority in parliament for the first time.
The Arab member of the coalition resigned, saying she could not tolerate its leaders' "right-wing stances" towards her section of society.
The unexpected move means the coalition commands only 59 seats out of 120.
The most diverse coalition in Israel's history has been in power for just under a year.
Led by nationalist Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, it brought together eight parties from across the political spectrum, some with major ideological differences.
Significantly, the government included an independent Arab party for the first time since the state was founded in 1948.
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WNU Editor: I am surprised the coalition has lasted this long.
Israel's Ruling Coalition Is Now In A Minority Position
Shaky Israeli coalition is jolted as another lawmaker quits -- ABC News/AP
Israel's ruling coalition slips into minority position with departure of lawmaker -- CBC/Reuters
Israel's ruling coalition loses majority after left-wing Arab MP quits -- France 24
Despite resignation, Meretz MK reportedly unlikely to vote for new elections -- Times of Israel
Israel government crisis deepens as another lawmaker leaves fragile coalition -- Axios
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