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News Articles: yair lapid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looks on after a special session of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, elected a new state president on Wednesday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu May Be On His Way Out. What Happens Next?

Israeli politicians from the right and left and an Arab party say they've reached an agreement to form a new government that casts out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But it's not yet a done deal.

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By:
  • Vanessa Romo,
  • Jaclyn Diaz,
  • and 2 more
An election campaign billboard for the Likud party shows its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left), and opposition party leader Yair Lapid, in Ramat Gan, Israel, days before that country's election in March. The banner reads "Lapid or Netanyahu." Spray paint on Netanyahu's portrait reads, "Go home."

Netanyahu Opponent, Yair Lapid, Given 4 Weeks To Form New Government In Israel

Lapid, a former journalist and finance minister, is seeking to convince political opposites that their desire to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power outweighs ideological disputes.

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By:
  • Daniel Estrin