Naftali Bennett was sworn in as Prime Minister in Israel's Knesset with a fragile coalition composed of eight parties, ending Benjamin Netanyahu's historic 12-year rule.
Israel’s parliament has narrowly voted in favor of a new coalition government, ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s historic 12-year rule.
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minister, presiding over a diverse and fragile coalition comprised of eight parties with deep ideological differences.Mr Netanyahu sat silently during the vote. After it was approved, he stood up to leave the chamber, before turning around and shaking Mr Bennett's hand.
A dejected Mr Netanyahu, wearing a black medical mask, then sat down in the opposition leader's chair. The vote, passed by a 60-59 margin, ended a two-year cycle of political paralysis in which the country held four elections.More to come.
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