In Israel, Benyamin Netanyahu Remains at the Centre of the Political Game
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In this edition of A Week in the World we ask ourselves why Benjamin Netanyahu’s party has been the most voted in the Israeli elections, despite staying away from the majority needed to govern. The opposition also needs support and could resort to parties representing the Palestinian citizens of Israel, who have achieved record representation in the Knesset. However, their leaders are resisting agreement. What is more: rejection of Netanyahu or …
The premier sends his son forward to attack the Arab lists: "Dangerous as Iran." For now, Eisenkot resists American sirens.
Tuesday's legislatures did not draw a majority, but the period of uncertainty that is opening favors the outgoing Prime Minister. His camp seeks to discredit the vote of the Palestinians of Israel, who today form the third bloc of the country.
The Israeli Prime Minister questioned any alliance between his political opponents and the Arab forces after the legislative elections. The result left his coalition with 53 seats, far from the majority needed to govern, and opened a negotiating scenario to form the next executive.
The commentator of CNN Poprtugal Helena Ferro Gouveia explains that Arab parties can be decisive in forming government. Negotiations can take months and the holding of new elections remains a possibility.</p>
Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party face a loss of majority in the 120-seat Knesset
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