Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Israeli PM Bennett Says He Will Not Seek Re-Election

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett delivers a statement to the media, telling reporters he will not be running in Israel’s next election, at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, in Jerusalem. © Reuters/RONEN ZVULUN  

Reuters: With Israel's Knesset set to dissolve, PM Bennett says he will not seek re-election 

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel on Wednesday moved closer toward its fifth election in less than four years, plunging it deeper into political uncertainty as it grapples with rising living costs amid renewed international efforts to revive a nuclear deal with Iran. 

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett announced he would not run in the upcoming election but would retain his position as alternate prime minister after his coalition partner Yair Lapid takes over as head of the caretaker government. 

"I leave behind a thriving, strong and secure country," he told reporters on Wednesday. "We proved this year that people with very different opinions can work together," he added, referring to his ideologically diverse coalition.  

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WNU Editor: He's back .... Israeli Prime Minister Bennett announces retirement from politics, paving the way for Netanyahu’s return (FOX News). 

 Israeli PM Bennett Says He Will Not Seek Re-Election  

Israel’s government collapse — and fifth election in three years — offers a potential comeback for Netanyahu -- CNBC  

With Israel's Knesset set to dissolve, PM Bennett says he will not seek re-election -- Reuters 

Bennett decides to bow out from politics after year in Prime Minister’s Office -- The Times of Israel  

Israel braces for fifth election in less than four years -- The Guardian  

Outgoing Israeli PM Naftali Bennett won't run in upcoming election -- Axios

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