Israel Coalition Agrees To Dissolve, Hold New Elections

Bennett has struggled to keep his unruly coalition of eight parties together since it took office one year ago, and defections have left the crumbling alliance without a majority in parliament for over two months.

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A former Israeli prime minister, Naftali Bennett, May 1, 2022. Menahem Kahana/pool via AP, file

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jun 20, 2022, 12:45 PM ET

JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Bennett’s office announced Monday that his weakened coalition will be disbanded and Israel will head to new elections.

Israel Coalition Agrees To Dissolve, Hold New Elections

Israel Coalition Agrees To Dissolve, Hold New Elections

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