Netanyahu capitulates to Bennett, announces new gov’t after giving Justice to Shaked

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http://www.haaretz.com/news/israel/.premium-1.655247

The announcement of the Habayit Hayehudi deal followed arduous negotiations that ended with Netanyahu capitulating to Bennett’s demands and agreeing to name Ayelet Shaked justice minister.

Shaked, a Habayit Hayehudi lawmaker, will also chair the powerful Ministerial Committee for Legislation and the Judicial Appointments Committee. She is also expected to head Justice Ministry when the next attorney general is appointed.

Habayit Hayehudi will also get the chairmanship of the Knesset Law and Constitution committee, giving the party unprecedented control over the legal system.

In addition, MK Uri Ariel will become agriculture minister, giving Habayit Hayehudi control over the World Zionist Organization’s Settlement Division, which is used to fund infrastructure for West Bank settlements. He will also be responsible for Bedouin affairs.

Also, Bennett is in charge of Israel's education system.

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1. And a good time was had by all.

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2. Question is whether the new government will last long enough for a unanimous smackdown

from the UN Security council in late summer, early fall.

The first steps towards true pariah status are likely to be painful, deservedly so.

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3. I give it a month before the coalition collapses...

and shifts further to the left...

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4. Well, it's physically impossible for it to shift to the right . . . nt

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8. Haaretz Poll: “How long will Netanyahu's 4th government survive?”

(On the main page, just under the major news items)

Less than a year 60%

Between one and three years 29%

More than three years 12%

Thank you for voting!

Read more: http://www.haaretz.com/

Some Israelis seem to agree that the new government won't last.

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9. Too many egoes are going to clash...

and the coalition will collapse sooner, than later.

Kulanu will be the first to bail out.

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5. Netanyahu + Bennett 1 – Israel 0...

The only good thing with this government is that it’s very weak, and that the ministers will have trouble cooperating. Hopefully, internal squabbles and resistance from the Knesset will prevent this government to actually do too much damage to Israel.

Netanyahu’s dream of an apartheid state might be difficult to achieve, so I think I’ll continue to buy blue and white for the time being.

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6. U.S. reproaches new government over East Jerusalem construction

State Department: 'This is a disappointing development as the new Israeli government has been announced – and we are concerned about it.'

By Barak Ravi and Nir Hasson

Less than 24 hours after the new Israeli government was formed, the United States yesterday objected to its controversial plan to build new Jewish homes in East Jerusalem.

http://www.haaretz.com/news/diplomacy-defense/.premium-1.655509

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7. Not much more can be done until Iran

deal concludes.

Then the comeuppances can commence.