Israel's new unity government insists on annexation

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Israel, new unity government, annexation

Occupied Jerusalem - Lawmakers in the 120-seat parliament approved a three-year coalition, with 73 voting for and 46 against.

By AFP

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Published: Tue 19 May 2020, 12:45 AM

Last updated: Tue 19 May 2020, 8:51 AM

Israel's parliament swore in a new unity government on Sunday led by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his former rival Benny Gantz, ending the longest political crisis in the nation's history.
After more than 500 days without a stable government and three inconclusive elections, lawmakers in the 120-seat parliament approved a three-year coalition, with 73 voting for and 46 against. One member was absent.
Addressing the parliament, Netanyahu said his incoming government should apply Israeli sovereignty over Jewish West Bank settlements. "It's time to apply the Israeli law and write another glorious chapter in the history of Zionism," Netanyahu said.


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