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Surprise Coalition Deal in Israel

May 8, 2012

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a surprise deal with the opposition Kadima party, avoiding the early general election he had sought for September.

Kadima’s recently-elected leader, Shaul Mofaz, is set to be named Israel Deputy Prime Minister.

P.M. Netanyahu announced the new Israeli coalition was formed because of their shared deep-seated desire for a “responsible” peace process with the Palestinians and “serious” talks about Iran’s nuclear program.

The coalition will be one of the biggest in Israeli history with a majority of 94. (more…)