Coalition releases basic principles of new government
The new coalition has released a document detailing the so-called basic principles of Israel’s 35th government. Among them:
— Formation of an emergency coronavirus cabinet which will oversee all aspects of the response to the pandemic.
— Building an extensive economic plan to lead Israel out of the economic crisis brought on by the virus.
— Deploying a “socio-economic safety net” for Israeli citizens, including specific plans for needy sectors of the population.
— Working towards national reconciliation after three bruising election campaigns that saw the partisan divide in the country rise to new levels. A “reconciliation cabinet” will be formed to lead this effort.
Benjamin Netanyahu officially announces he has succeeded in forming a government
Benjamin Netanyahu officially announces he has succeeded in forming a government, ahead of it’s planned swearing-in tomorrow night.
Netanyahu makes the announcement in a formal letter to Benny Gantz, in his capacity as the temporary Knesset speaker, as well as one to President Reuven Rivlin.
The swearing-in ceremony is set to take place at 10 p.m. tomorrow at the Knesset.
Likud and Shas parties sign coalition deal
The Likud and Shas parties have signed a coalition agreement as part of Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc in the new coalition.
Likud negotiator Yariv Levin, set to become the new Knesset speaker, lauds ultra-Orthodox Shas which, he says, was “central in the process to form a government and to bridge the differences” with Blue and White.
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