Israel: Opposition leader says 'many obstacles' remain to form coalition to oust Netanyahu

Israel’s centrist opposition leer Yair Lapid on May 31 noted that “many obstacles” are still re before a coalition is formed to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has been in power for over a dece. As Lapid’s alliance with former tech entrepreneur Neftali Bennett of Yamina party would le to Netanyahu’s defeat, centrist opposition leer told reporters just two days before June 2 deline to forge diverse “change” alliance that “Maybe that's a good thing, because we'll have to overcome m toger.” He reportedly also said, “That's our first test -- to see if we can find smart compromises in coming days to achieve greater goal."

Meanwhile, Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, whose power is on line, warned on Monday that proposed unity government aimed at replacing him would put country’s security in danger. Urging or right-wingers to not back ultra-nationalist Naftali Bennett, 71-year-old Israeli premier said, “Don't form a left-wing government - such a government is a danger to Israel's security and future.” 

Furr, while naming left-wing leers who, he suggested could weaken Israeli security cabinet, Netanyahu asked, “What impact will that have on Israel's deterrent capability? How will we look to our enemies? What will y say in Iran and Gaza?" As per BBC report, Netanyahu also accused his former ally, Bennett of “misleing public” and of carrying out “ fraud of century” while referring to Yamina party leer’s public promises in past.

Bennett Likely To Replace Israel's Netanyahu

Meanwhile, on May 30, multi-millionaire Neftali Bennett moved anor step closer to replace Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and marking an end to long-running leership of veteran premier in country. Bennett is a former tech entrepreneur who entered politics with his hardline right-wing and religious-nationalist rhetoric, as per Times of Israel report. Throughout country, 49-year-old has me pitches to hard-right voters and is leer of Yamina party. Bennett’s party has also called for Israel to annex parts of occupied regions of West Bank. 

Even though he shares his ideology with Netanyahu, two have reportedly become increasingly opponents. In aftermath of 11-day offensive between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants, Bennett ultimately agreed to join centrist Yair Lapid in a coalition to oust Netanyahu who has been in power for at least 12 consecutive years along with a three-year term prior to that. Lapid has agreed to let Bennett serve as next Prime Minister of Israel while sharing power. In a speech on Sunday, 49-year-old also claimed that leftist parties would support him to le government in a coalition.

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