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Netanyahu Tasked With Forming Next Government As Possible Corruption Charges Loom

A week after an inconclusive election, the Israeli prime minister has been given six weeks to form the next government. But if he fails, there could be a third vote.

Israel's president on Wednesday tapped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attempt to form a new government. The move could give Netanyahu up to six weeks to haggle for political allies.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin's selection of Netanyahu to assemble, in which voters deadlocked in trying to decide between Netanyahu and his main rival.

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