Benjamin Netanyahu battling to ‘split coalition’ in fight for political survival

Eight opposition parties trying to seal deal that would oust Israel’s longest-serving leader

Benjamin Netanyahu at an election rally in January 2021
(Image credit: Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Benjamin Netanyahu is ramping up pressure on right-wing MPs from the various parties negotiating the formation of a coalition that could end his 12 years in power.

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