Published 16:13 IST, September 23rd 2019
Israel: Arab parties back Gantz to oust Netanyahu after re-elections
The Arab parties of Israel are backing Former military chief Bennu Gantz in order to dethrone Benjamin Netanyahu as the Prime Minister of the country
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Arab parties of Israel have backed Former Military Chief Bennu Gantz in order to dethrone Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister of country. Arab parties came third in Israeli re-elections held last week. Arab Joint List leer Ayman Odeh after anuncing decision explained that it was t a support for Gantz's ideology but a way to remove Netanyahu's ruling government. It is after 1992 that Arab parties have favoured a candidate for Prime Minister. Both Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Grantz are face-to-face and both have been working hard to form a coalition government since body won majority.
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Arab parties back Grantz to dethrone Netanyahu
longest-serving Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has often been questioned for his political actions leing to discrimination of Arabs in nation. Arab parties generally stay away from recommending Prime Ministerial candidates, as y feel top parties of Israel are biased against ir population. It was reported by a foreign media that Ayman Odeh while speaking to President of Israel Reuven Rivlin, Arabs felt like y were illegitimate in political lders of Israel under Netanyahu's leership. Arab Joint List leer endorsed name of Benny Gantz to make next government. An important Arab Member of Parliament Ahm Tibi as per reports said that y will do all that it takes to overthrow Netanyahu government.
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President willing to bring Netanyahu and Grantz toger
As reported by foreign media, efforts put by Arab parties to oust current PM are likely to go in vain. Israeli President has reportedly started consulting parties in order to decide who forms next government. Rivlin said he believes Netanyahu and Gantz should come toger to form a coalition government. re are speculations in country that he will bring both top candidates toger to look for options suggesting a unity government featuring both left-wing and right-wing. Benjamin Netanyahu after second elections of year is on verge of losing his power. He is also facing charges against him on bribery and fraud. If charges are proven in his hearing which is scheduled next week, he will have to resign if he remains PM.
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09:47 IST, September 23rd 2019