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Three scenarios for resolving the Netanyahu stalemate

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Published: 3 December 2019

Last updated: 4 March 2024

CHEMI SHALEV: There’s the good, the bad and the horrendous, as thousands demand his resignation at a rally in Tel Aviv

Three scenarios for Netanyahu’s chaotic climax: the good, the bad and the horrendous (Haaretz)
CHEMI SHALEV: Salvation, stagnation or capitulation – These are the ways Israel’s paralysing political stalemate might be resolved

Thousands demand Netanyahu’s resignation at Tel Aviv protest (Times of Israel)
Estimated 5,000 demonstrators gather in Habima Square bearing signs reading ‘Strong democracy, strong Israel,’ days after premier’s supporters hold tense rally in city

Gantz: Likud knows the right thing to do is form a coalition without Netanyahu (Times of Israel)
Ayelet Shaked calls on Blue and White to accept reported offer that would allow Netanyahu to serve as PM for 3-4 months before stepping down to focus on criminal cases

Left-wing parties said in merger talks as prospects of third election grow (Times of Israel)
Officials from Democratic Camp and Labor reportedly believe they need to join forces amid risk of not crossing electoral threshold; Labor chief Peretz hesitant

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When Netanyahu eventually departs, don't celebrate (Haaretz)
ANSHEL PFEFFER: Netanyahu's powers are dwindling. But the coalition of resentment he so skillully built, fuelled by anti-elite anger, won't fade away – and all of Israel's problems will still remain

Photo: Left-wing activists call on PM Netanyahu to resign, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, on November 30 (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
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