Headline RoundupJune 14th, 2021

Perspectives: Netanyahu Ousted as Israel's Prime Minister

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Israel’s parliament voted in a new coalition government on Sunday, ousting former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after 12 years under his leadership. Netanyahu was replaced by Naftali Bennett, a former tech entrepreneur and Netanyahu aide who is considered more right-leaning than his predecessor. Bennett is expected to focus on domestic issues before he cedes power in two years to Yair Lapid, a centrist who was appointed by Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in May to organize the new coalition. Netanyahu gave his final speech on Monday, vowing to return to power and criticizing the Biden administration’s attempt to revive the Iran nuclear deal

Voices in right-rated outlets tended to speak more favorably of Netanyahu, with one writer calling him “transformative.” Voices in left-rated outlets tended to be more critical, describing Netanyahu as “polarizing” and even “unhinged.” Voices on all sides agreed on Netanyahu's significance but disagreed on whether the new coalition government would succeed. 

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