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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin netanyahu and his chief rival announced that they have forged a deal to form an “emergency” government, ending months of political paralysis and averting what would have been a 4th consecutive election in just over a year.
Netanyahu and former military chief Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White party, signed the agreement after weeks of negotiations for what they termed a “national emergency” government meant to steer the country through the outbreak caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus, commonly known as the novel coronavirus.
The deal calls for a three-year period. Netanyahu, who is under criminal indictment in three corruption cases, will remain prime minister for 18 months after which Gantz will replace him, according to the agreement signed by both men