Israel Heads for 5th Election in 3 Years After Government Collapses, Officials Say

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office announced Monday that his weakened coalition will be disbanded and the country will head to new elections. Bennett has struggled to keep his unruly coalition of eight parties together since it took office one year ago. The election, expected in October or November, would be Israel's fifth in three years. The vote could set the stage for a return to power by longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Published 8 months ago · Israel

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