Israel's new government to be sworn in after weeks of unexpectedly tough coalition negotiations. Netanyahu is set to assume the role of prime minister for the sixth time.

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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.

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