Netanyahu to form new government despite corruption charges, as Israeli Supreme Court approves power-sharing deal

Israel’s highest court

Israel’s highest court gave Benjamin Netanyahu the green light to form a new government under a power-sharing deal struck with the Blue and White party, even as he faces trial for a number of serious corruption charges.

The court’s unanimous decision, handed down by 11 justices just before midnight on Wednesday, paves the way for Netanyahu to retain his position as prime minister and form a “national emergency government” in a coalition with Blue and White, avoiding an unprecedented fourth election in a row after a series of ballots ended in deadlock.

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