Ariel Sharon, the Prime Minister of Israel, has reached an agreement with three other parties to form a right-wing coalition government. The Likud party, led by Mr. Sharon, announced today that the secular Shinui party, the right-wing National Union party, and the National Religious Party of Israel will be part of the new Israeli cabinet. The National Religious Party of Israel supports the expansion of Jewish settlements in the occupied territories. Mr. Sharon is expected to present his cabinet to the Israeli parliament tomorrow. The new Israeli government has a majority in the Knesset, which has 120 seats, with an additional eight seats. Thus, the Israeli Labor Party, which is a center-left party, will be considered the largest opposition party to the government.
Ariel Sharon Reaches Agreement with Three Other Parties to Form a Right-Wing Coalition Government
Ariel Sharon has formed a right-wing coalition government in Israel with three other parties, including the National Religious Party, which supports settlement expansion. This coalition gives Sharon's government a majority in the Knesset, positioning the Labor Party as the main opposition.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Ariel Sharon has successfully formed a right-wing coalition government in Israel with three other parties, securing a majority in the Knesset. This coalition includes parties that support the expansion of Jewish settlements in occupied territories.
- The coalition includes the Likud party, Shinui party, National Union party, and National Religious Party.
- The new government has a majority of eight seats in the Knesset, which has a total of 120 seats.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Israel's political landscape is often polarized between right-wing and left-wing parties, with significant implications for its policies on settlements and security.
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