Israel Gets New Government to End Netanyahu’s 12-Year Rule

Netanyahu’s 12-year run as Israel’s leader is over, as rival Naftali Bennett’s coalition government won a confidence vote in parliament

TEL AVIV—A new Israeli coalition government led by Naftali Bennett was sworn in on Sunday after winning a narrow vote of confidence in parliament, ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year run in power as the country faces a sluggish economy and security challenges from Hamas.was backed by 60 lawmakers in the 120-member Knesset. Fifty-nine lawmakers voted against his coalition and one abstained.

Mr. Bennett, who heads the right-wing Yamina party, and his partners put together their alliance after Mr. Netanyahufollowing national elections in March. Mr. Bennett is taking power at a pivotal moment in the country’s history. Four inconclusive elections since 2019 have left Israel deeply polarized.

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