Israeli Opposition Inch Closer to Deal to Oust Netanyahu

Israeli opposition parties have moved closer towards forming a government that would bring to and end Benjamin Netanyahu's time as the country's longest-serving prime minister.

Centrist party leader Yair Lapid is reportedly close to reaching a coalition agreement with the ultra-nationalist leader Naftali Bennett.

Leaders from Bennett's party spoke in favour of the deal on Sunday.

Lapid, 57, has until Wednesday to form a new coalition government.

Israeli media reports suggest both sides have inched closer towards a deal that would see Bennett, 49, serve as prime minister for two years before being replaced by Lapid for the second half of the term.

Bennett is due to deliver a statement on Sunday evening in which he is expected to formally declare his support for the agreement.

Source: BBC