Israel’s Netanyahu and Gantz Agree to Form Emergency Unity Govt after Months of Wrangling

A combination picture shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel November 17, 2019, and leader of Blue and White party Benny Gantz in Tel Aviv, Israel November 20, 2019. (Reuters)

A combination picture shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, Israel November 17, 2019, and leader of Blue and White party Benny Gantz in Tel Aviv, Israel November 20, 2019. (Reuters)

A joint statement said the agreement is being signed by Prime Minister Netanyahu and Blue and White (alliance) chairman Gantz.

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  • Last Updated: April 20, 2020, 10:04 PM IST


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, parliament speaker Benny Gantz, agreed to form an emergency unity government on Monday, ending the worst political crisis in the country’s history.

“An agreement for the establishment of a national emergency government is now being signed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White (alliance) chairman… Benny Gantz,” a joint statement said.

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