Israel’s Gantz Vows “Broad Government”: Haaretz

The coronavirus pandemic may have ushered the end to Benjamin Netanyahu’s lock on Israel’s government along with efforts to avoid a trial for corruption. A close majority of Knesset lawmakers gave a go-ahead to Kahol Lavan Chairman Benny Gantz in forming a government. Two elections during the past year failed to produce a clear winner and a governing coalition. Gantz promised to “form a national unity government, as broad as possible, within days,” reports Haaretz. “These are not normal days," Gantz said, and he urged leaders to put aside personal considerations.” Gantz and his center left party want to end politics of divisiveness had have 28 days to form a coalition. Most lawmakers maintain that the country cannot afford political polarization during a pandemic. Israel, reporting more than 250 confirmed cases, has banned meetings with more than 10 people. The law requires Knesset members planning to vote to be in the hall and does not allow voting in shifts. – YaleGlobal