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Israeli left-wing supporters take part in a demonstration in Ramat Gan to back a potential new coalition government. A sign in Hebrew reads: "We are the hope." AP
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Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rally in Tel Aviv. His reign could come to an end after opposition figures agreed to form a coalition. AFP
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Mansour Abbas, head of the Islamic conservative Raam party, has joined a coalition that could force Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu out of office. Getty
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Mr Abbas has agreed to be part of a 'change' coalition in Israel that could unseat Mr Netanyahu, who has led the country since 2009. Getty
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Supporters of Mr Netanyahu rally in Tel Aviv. Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid says he has succeeded in forming a coalition to end the rule of the country's longest serving leader. AFP
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Supporters of Mr Netanyahu gather in Tel Aviv. His long reign as Israel's prime minister will end if a coalition of opposition figures is confirmed by the 120-member Knesset. AFP
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Supporters of the Israeli "change" coalition gather in Tel Aviv. The coalition is led by opposition leader Yair Lapid. AFP
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Israeli right-wing supporters in the central city of Ramat Gan protest against the potential new government. AP
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Israeli left-wing supporters take part in a demonstration in Ramat Gan to back a potential new coalition government. A sign in Hebrew reads: "We are the hope." AP
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Supporters of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rally in Tel Aviv. His reign could come to an end after opposition figures agreed to form a coalition. AFP
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Mansour Abbas, head of the Islamic conservative Raam party, has joined a coalition that could force Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu out of office. Getty
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Mr Abbas has agreed to be part of a 'change' coalition in Israel that could unseat Mr Netanyahu, who has led the country since 2009. Getty
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Supporters of Mr Netanyahu rally in Tel Aviv. Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid says he has succeeded in forming a coalition to end the rule of the country's longest serving leader. AFP
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Supporters of Mr Netanyahu gather in Tel Aviv. His long reign as Israel's prime minister will end if a coalition of opposition figures is confirmed by the 120-member Knesset. AFP
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Supporters of the Israeli "change" coalition gather in Tel Aviv. The coalition is led by opposition leader Yair Lapid. AFP
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Israeli right-wing supporters in the central city of Ramat Gan protest against the potential new government. AP
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Israeli left-wing supporters take part in a demonstration in Ramat Gan to back a potential new coalition government. A sign in Hebrew reads: "We are the hope." AP
Benjamin Netanyahu calls on Knesset members to oppose 'dangerous' new Israel government
Yair Lapid announced coalition government to end long-time prime minister's rule
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04 June, 2021
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