Netanyahu and Gantz sworn in as Israeli Prime Ministers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finally swore in his new government on Sunday. It comes after three delocked and divisive elections, a year and a half of political paralysis and ar three-day delay because of political infighting in his Likud party.

Over weekend, both Netanyahu and his rival-turned-partner Benny Gantz anunced ir appointments for new government.

With a record number of new ministries, it's most bloated cabinet in Israeli history.

Netanyahu and Gantz put ir differences aside last month to steer country through coronavirus crisis and its severe ecomic fallout.

ir controversial power-sharing deal calls for Netanyahu to serve as prime minister for government’s first 18 months before being replaced by Gantz for next 18 months.

ir blocs will also have a similar number of ministers and mutual veto power over most major decisions. Critics say y are out of touch by creating such a huge government, as unemployment has soared to 25%.