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How long has Netanyahu been PM?
He served in office for a total of 15 years, making him the longest-serving Israeli prime minister in history. He was also the first prime minister to be born in Israel after its Declaration of Independence.
Where was Naftali Bennett born?
Haifa, Israel
Naftali Bennett/Place of birth
Naftali Bennett was born in Haifa, Israel, on 25 March 1972. He is the youngest of three sons born to Jim and Myrna (née Lefko) Bennett, American-Jewish immigrants who moved to Israel from San Francisco in July 1967. Both his parents were from Ashkenazi Jewish backgrounds.
What does Yamina Party believe?
Yamina
| Yamina ימינה | |
|---|---|
| Ideology | Zionism National conservatism Economic liberalism Factions: Religious Zionism Secularism |
| Political position | Right-wing to far-right |
| Member parties | New Right Former: The Jewish Home (until 2020) National Union (until 2021) |
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When did Bennett became Prime Minister?
Richard Bedford Bennett, 1st Viscount Bennett, PC, KC (3 July 1870 – 26 June 1947), was a Canadian lawyer, businessman, and politician who served as the 11th prime minister of Canada from 1930 to 1935. He led the Conservative Party from 1927 to 1938.
Who is Israel’s new Prime Minister Bennett?
Having failed to cross the electoral threshold in the first election in April 2019, his right-wing party had a mere seven seats following the latest election. And yet Bennett is now Israel’s Prime Minister.
When will Bennett be sworn in as Prime Minister?
In 2020, Bennett succeeded Shaked to become the leader of the Yamina alliance. On 2 June 2021, Bennett agreed to a rotation government with Yair Lapid, whereby Bennett would serve as Israel’s Prime Minister until 2023, after which Lapid would assume the role until 2025. Bennett was sworn in on 13 June 2021.
What will Bennett’s government focus on during his two years?
Bennett’s government will focus on domestic issues during his two years as prime minister, before he hands the reins to Lapid according to their coalition agreement. These will include the relationship between religion and state, the cost of living, and quality of life issues.
How long will Tony Bennett hold the top job?
Now Bennett will hold the country’s top job for two years, before handing over to Lapid. The two men’s partnership is an unlikely one, and Bennett will sit alongside politicians with completely opposing ideologies to his own in government.