Published: 25 August 2020
Last updated: 4 March 2024
Knesset passes bill extending budget deadline, pushing off election threat (Times of Israel)
After Netanyahu and Gantz back legislation at last minute, a seething Gantz tells media he’s done being silent in face of Likud attacks, attempts to ‘erode democracy’
At 11th hour, Israeli parliament staves off election with 120-day extension of budget deadline (Haaretz)
Legislation backed by Netanyahu calls for compromise on budget, senior appointments, but in a combative speech, Gantz says 'won't let anyone appoint their puppets'
Netanyahu wants elections — and fears them (Times of Israel)
Something has cracked in the prime minister’s longstanding base of support. Likud’s MKs and rank-and-file members are no longer sure Netanyahu is putting the country first
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Benny Gantz: 'Israel may have a civil war' (Israel National News)
If new elections are held, it'll be because Netanyahu needs it for personal reasons,' Defence Minister Gantz claims
Photo: Supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu protest outside the District Court in Jerusalem in his support, on July 19 (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)