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Intel: Why Israel’s president chose Netanyahu to form new government

A week after Israel’s legislative elections, President Reuven Rivlin has chosen Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to make a first attempt at forming a government, but a path to a majority coalition remains difficult.

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a nomination ceremony at the President's residency in Jerusalem September 25, 2019. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/ - RC139CE03AC0
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin (R) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend a nomination ceremony at the president's residence in Jerusalem, Sept. 25, 2019. — REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

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