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Israeli Opposition Considers Direct PM Elections to Break Political Stalemate

Israel's opposition bloc is considering reviving direct elections for prime minister, a proposal previously made by Benjamin Netanyahu in 2021, to break the current political stalemate. The idea aims to circumvent difficulties in forming a coalition government after inconclusive election results.

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01Opposition bloc considers direct prime ministerial elections to end Israel's political deadlock.
02The proposal revives a 2021 plan by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
03Current Knesset results leave neither bloc with a clear majority to form a government.
04Direct elections were previously used in Israel between 1996 and 2001.
05Reinstating direct elections would require significant legislative changes and face legal challenges.

Direct elections for prime minister were previously held in Israel between 1996 and 2001 but were later abolished. Reinstating this system would require substantial legislative changes and could face legal obstacles.

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