End of Netanyahu era in Israel, Naphtali Bennett becomes the new Prime Minister

- If a single party in the ruling coalition retreats, the new government will lose its majority

New delhi date. Monday, June 14, 2021

Naphtali Bennett was sworn in as Israel's prime minister on Sunday. This marks the end of the 12-year term of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Bennett, the 49-year-old leader of the right-wing Yamina party, was sworn in on Sunday after gaining a majority in parliament. At the same time, the political crisis that has arisen after four elections in the last two years has been resolved.

There was a huge uproar in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, for the new government. PM Naphtali was punched with Bennett when the session began. During his speech, the opposition leaders shouted and used words like culprit, liar etc. Lapid, the leader of the allied party in the new government, dropped out of the speech and called the push-pull incident a disgrace to democracy.

Israel's new government has 27 ministers, nine of whom are women. In the 120-member House, Bennett will lead a government with a modest majority of 61 MPs. During a speech to parliament, Bennett announced the names of ministers in his government, and the 71-year-old Netanyahu's supporters at the time also raised objections. Amid a flurry of opposition party lawmakers, Bennett said he was proud to be able to work with people with different views.

Bennett said he is taking on this responsibility at this crucial time. Apart from this government, the only option was to hold more elections which would spread hatred and affect the country.

The eight smaller parties in the ruling coalition have rallied to oppose Netanyahu and re-run the election, but they have little consensus on the issue. Netanyahu, who is embroiled in a corruption scandal, is still the chairman of the largest party in parliament. They will vehemently oppose the new government. Under these circumstances, if any party in the ruling coalition retreats, the new government will lose its majority and the government will fall. If that happens, Netanyahu could have a chance to return to power. Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has 120 members. Teva will form the government with a majority of at least 61 votes.