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Israeli Opposition Leader Urges Lawmakers to Oust Prime Minister

Published 3h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Political dispute

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Opposition politician Avigdor Lieberman urged ruling party lawmakers to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Following inconclusive election exit polls, opposition politician Avigdor Lieberman urged governing party lawmakers to rebel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The right-wing party leader called for a leadership change to establish a new administration without requiring another national vote.

The demandLieberman told members of the ruling faction to remove their leader to allow a broad coalition to form.
The backgroundElection exit surveys indicate neither political bloc secures the 61 seats required for a parliamentary majority.

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Israel's political deadlock persists as parliamentary elections fail to yield a decisive majority for either the governing coalition or the opposition. The outcome leaves the 120-seat Knesset fractured and market observers watching closely for potential shifts in government leadership.

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61majority seats required

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Avigdor Lieberman publicly called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to leave office and asked members of the ruling party to rebel against his leadership.

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