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Israel To Hold 4th Election In 2 Years As Coalition Fails To Pass Budget

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing trial on corruption charges, has a difficult path to another term. He is Israel's longest-serving prime minister.

Israeli politics is once again in turmoil: parliament has dissolved and Israel will hold yet another election expected on March 23. It will be Israel's fourth national vote in the span of two years.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his centrist coalition partner Benny Gantz failed to pass

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