A new Israeli government is set to be sworn in later today if a coalition of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents passes a confidence vote in parliament
The breadth of the challenges could strain the ties that bind Mr. Bennett’s government-in-waiting.
The disparate parties in the coalition are united in their opposition to Mr. Netanyahu. They accuse Israel’s longest-serving prime minister of putting his personal interests before the country. Mr. Netanyahu is currently battling corruption charges in court.The different parties have deep ideological differences. They said they wouldn’t attempt to solve major pre-existing issues but would focus instead on improving the everyday lives of Israeli citizens.
Yair Lapid of the centrist Yesh Atid party received the mandate to form a government last month after Mr. Netanyahu failed to do so. Mr. Lapid agreed to a partnership with Mr. Bennett in which the latter would become prime minister first for two years, followed by Mr. Lapid.
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