Israel opposition face deadline to form new government

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Israeli opposition leaders say they are close to agreeing to form a coalition that would end Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year stretch as prime minister.

The head of the centrist Yesh Atid party, Yair Lapid, reportedly hopes to be able to make an announcement soon.

He must do so before midnight (21:00 GMT) or his mandate will expire.

Under the proposed deal, the right-wing politician Naftali Bennett will be prime minister for two years before handing over power to Mr

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