Israel's right-wing leader Bennett backs deal to oust PM Netanyahu

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A key Israeli opposition party has backed a unity government that would bring to an end Benjamin Netanyahu’s time as the country’s longest serving prime minister.

The ultra-nationalist leader Naftali Bennett said his party would join talks to form a governing coalition with the centrist party leader Yair Lapid.

Mr Lapid, 57, has until Wednesday to announce a deal.

Mr Netanyahu, meanwhile, said the proposed deal would “weaken Israel”.

“I will do everything to form a national unity government with