Israel MPs approve Netanyahu-Gantz unity government

Parliament backed the coalition deal by 71 votes to 37, a statement said, with the two men expected to swear in the power-sharing government next week.

Published: 07th May 2020 03:12 PM  |   Last Updated: 07th May 2020 03:12 PM   |  A+A A-

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz (File Photo | AP)

By AFP

JERUSALEM: Israeli lawmakers approved the formation of a unity government between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his erstwhile rival Benny Gantz Thursday, paving the way to an end to more than a year of deadlock.

Parliament backed the coalition deal by 71 votes to 37, a statement said, with the two men expected to swear in the power-sharing government next week.