Netanyahu and Gantz agree to form unity Israeli government

[muriel_volestrangler]

Source: The Guardian

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and his main rival, Benny Gantz, have agreed to form a national unity government, ending a year-long political crisis that has seen the country hold three back-to-back elections.

A copy of the power-sharing agreement said Netanyahu, currently the interim leader, would remain in the role for 18 months before handing over to Gantz, a former army chief, for the remainder of a three-year term.

The announcement was a stunning turnaround for Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, who appeared to be flagging in recent weeks under the strain of three damning corruption indictments and mediocre election performance.

He is now likely to remain in office throughout his upcoming corruption trial and also gain significant influence over judicial appointments. Meanwhile, Gantz’s Blue and White will take half of all ministries, including defence and foreign affairs.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/20/netanyahu-and-gantz-agree-to-form-unity-israeli-government

[OnDoutside]

1. This is incredibly sad to see a crook like that get away with it. I feel

sorry for the many good people in Israel who want to see the back of him.

[scarletwoman]

5. I don't understand. Does this mean that Netanyahu can't be tried at all after he leaves office?

So, he just gets to retire with all his ill-gotten goods and ride off into the sunset?

[OnDoutside]

6. Who knows at this stage, it's why the likes of Netanyahu are probably so desperate to hang on to

power. I hate to draw the parallel with Trump, but you look at all the crooks in power around the world, and how many end up in jail ?

[scarletwoman]

7. It seems to be the larger the theft, the less likelihood there is of any punishment or restitution.

A few meet a bloody end (Mussolini, Ceaușescu, Saddam, Gaddafi) but it's rare.

[OnDoutside]

9. Absolutely true. I've said this previously here but the actual

Establishment generally tend not to want to bring further shame on the country by seeing, in this case, a crooked President go to jail. There must however, be a thorough exposure of all the corruption that has taken place over the Trump Presidency, if for nothing else than to expose Republican complicity.

[machoneman]

2. Why did Gantz agree to this abortion?

[cstanleytech]

3. My guess? Power in some way.

[regnaD kciN]

8. He'll get power eventually...

...after Netanyahu has annexed the occupied...oops, I mean "disputed" territories, ending any remaining chance for a proper peace.

[turbinetree]

4. That is just so messed up...................I guess crime pays.............