Anti-government protesters have converged on west Jerusalem, calling for new elections in an effort to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who once again sits atop one of the most right-wing coalitions in Israel’s history. A wartime unity government fell apart a week ago when two centrist former generals, Benny Gantz, and Gadi Eisenkot, quit, leaving Netanyahu dependent on ultra-Orthodox and far-right partners.

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

No mention of two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict at G7

Foreign ministers from the G7 nations made no mention of a two-state…

France condemns Israel’s move against UN Secretary-General Guterres

The French Foreign Ministry said that “France regrets the unjustified, serious and…

14 killed after a bus carrying Indian pilgrims drives off Nepal highway

At least 14 people were killed, 16 other injured and several more…

Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry

At least 28 people have been killed and 230 rescued after a…