Bennett is a hawkish high-tech millionaire who will serve as prime minister for two years before the popular TV host Lapid takes over. They will lead a government of different political parties, including a government that represents 21% of the Arab minority for the first time. Their plan is mainly to focus on domestic reforms while avoiding comprehensive actions on hot international issues, such as policies against the Palestinians.

Since there is little prospect of progress in resolving the decades-long conflict with Israel, many Palestinians are indifferent to the change of government and said that Bennett may pursue the same right-wing agenda as Netanyahu.

Goodbye Bibi?

On the international stage, with beautiful English and a loud baritone voice, the photogenic Netanyahu has become the spokesperson of Israel. In his first term as prime minister in the 1990s and winning four consecutive terms since 2009, he has always been a polarizing figure at home and abroad.

Netanyahu is often referred to as “Bibi”, his hardcore supporters like him, and his critics hate him. His ongoing corruption trial, and his denial of allegations, will only deepen the gap.

For a long time, his opponents have condemned Netanyahu’s divisive remarks, vile political tactics, and national interests subordinate to his own political existence. Some call him the “Minister of Crime” and accuse him of mishandling the coronavirus crisis and its economic impact.

The celebrations of his opponents celebrating the end of the Netanyahu era began on Saturday night outside his official residence in Jerusalem, the site of weekly protests against right-wing leaders in the past year. A black banner hung on the wall. It said: “Goodbye, Bibi, goodbye” and the demonstrators sang, beat drums and danced.

The departure of “King Bibi” makes it difficult for some people to accept

But for Netanyahu’s large and loyal base of voters, the departure that some people call “King Bibi” may be unacceptable. His supporters are angry at what they see because the country has turned its back on leaders committed to its security and opposes international pressure to take any steps that might lead to a Palestinian state, even if he promotes a diplomatic agreement with the United Arab Emirates , Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan.

However, these measures, and his role in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine for the country’s world-renowned vaccination campaign, are not enough to give Netanyahu’s Likud enough votes to get him sixth. Tenure.

Bennett, in particular, caused anger within the right-wing camp because of his teaming with Rapide to violate campaign promises. He justified this move by saying that another election (if no government is formed, it is likely to be held) is a disaster for Israel.

Both he and Rapide stated that they hope to bridge political differences and unite Israelis under a government that works hard for all citizens.

Their cabinet faces considerable diplomatic, security, and financial challenges: Iran; the fragile ceasefire with Palestinian militants in Gaza; the war crimes investigation by the International Criminal Court; and the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic.

Most importantly, their intricate coalition of parties has only a small majority in the parliament, that is, 61 of the 120 seats in the Knesset, and will still have to compete with Netanyahu-Netanyahu will definitely Become a combative opposition leader. No one ruled out the possibility of Netanyahu’s comeback.