Earlier, Bennett greeted by jeers as he stepped up to present basic policies of new government. Former Knesset Speaker Yariv Levin ordered disruptive MKs removed. Netanyahu: We will topple this 'dangerous' government.
A survey by Channel 12 News shows only 11% of Israelis think that the government could go the full distance and serve for four years.
From standing up to the Biden administration, managing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and healing the divisions in Israeli society – the Center-Left coalition has its work cut out for it. But given its motley makeup, will it be able to get anything done?
The complicated legislative mechanics that come with the transition of power could create drama all through the day, but it will ultimately all boil down to a simple vote in the chamber.
"Let go. Let the country move forward," Bennett tells prime minister after the latter accused Yamina of reneging on election pledges by partnership with the Left.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells Likud lawmakers that the emerging coalition aimed at toppling him with the help of right-wing parties is the "biggest election deceit in Israeli history," vowing to fight the "government of surrender."
Still, according to Channel 12 News, 46% of Israelis prefer giving the "pro-change" coalition a chance to going to the polls for the fifth time in two years.
"A situation in which coalition agreements are withheld from Knesset members and the public is unacceptable," says Yariv Levin.
PM summons Knesset speaker, Coalition chief, the leaders of Shas, the Religious Zionist Party, United Torah Judaism, and heads of the Yesha Council to discuss preventing the induction of the Lapid-Bennett coalition. Netanyahu: All MKs elected by votes from the Right must oppose this dangerous left-wing government.
Most political leaders remain conspicuously mum following the announcement on the new government as Likud plans to maximize pressure on Yamina MKs in hopes they will torpedo the budding coalition at the last minute.