The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu has held on to power for over a decade. But after almost 12 years of nearly complete hegemony over Israeli politics, the 71-year-old Netanyahu is staring at an end to his leadership.

Is Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure heading to an end?

In a nationwide address, Yamina party leader Naftali Bennett said he had decided to join forces with the country's opposition leader, Yair Lapid. The pair have until Wednesday to complete a deal in which they are expected to each serve two years as prime minister in a rotation deal.

Bennett set to form coalition with Lapid to replace Netanyahu as PM

Naftali Bennett to join forces with opposition Lapid to replace Netanyahu as PM