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Netanyahu’s Nomination Edges Israel Closer to Forming Government

Netanyahu’s Nomination Edges Israel Closer to Forming Government

(Bloomberg) -- A majority of Israel’s parliament has nominated Benjamin Netanyahu to form the next government, bringing the country close to concluding a political stalemate that’s paralyzed policy making for more than a year.

The indicted Israeli leader now has up to 14 days to present a coalition government that will be led by his Likud party and former military chief Benny Gantz’s Blue and White. Negotiations to bring other parties into the coalition are ongoing.

The two leaders have said they plan to swear in their joint administration on May 13.

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