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Deal signed to oust Israeli Prime Minister

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4 years ago

June 3, 2021

According to new reports, Israel’s opposition party has secured the numbers to form a new majority government in Israel.

Yair Lapid from the centrist Yesh Atid party, has just announced that a deal has been reached.

“I am honoured to inform you that I have succeeded in forming a government,”
Mr Lapid told President Reuven Rivlin in an email, according to his office.

Lapid was seeking the support of a right wing politician, Naftali Bennett, expected to become the country’s Prime Minister.

Under the agreement, Lapid and Bennett will split the job of prime minister in a rotation.

Bennett will serve the first two years, while Lapid will serve the final two.

This follows Lapid securing a number of deals, to help lock in the numbers and form the new majority.

“This government will work for all Israel’s citizens, those who voted for it and those who did not. It will respect its opponents and do all it can to unite and connect all parts of Israeli society,”
Lapid said on Twitter.

Over the past week, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been appealing to his fellow right-wing politicians to not join the proposed coalition.

Prior to a new government being formed, the members would still be required to achieve a vote of confidence in Parliament, which may prove difficult.

If the vote is not successful, Israelis may be back to the polling booths.. for the fifth time in five years.

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In Short:
– Trump will meet Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea later this month amid trade tensions.
– China has reshuffled its trade team, appointing Li Yongjie as the new WTO representative.

President Donald Trump confirmed he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit later this month in South Korea.

It marks their first face-to-face encounter in six years amid ongoing trade tensions.Trump expressed hope about achieving a “fantastic deal,” despite escalating disputes. He is prepared to impose significant tariffs on Chinese imports if no agreement is reached. Current U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods average 55%, with a potential increase to 155% looming.

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China has reshuffled its trade negotiation team. Li Chenggang has been removed from his position as the representative to the World Trade Organization, while retaining his role as vice minister of commerce. This change aligns with Beijing’s strategy to adjust its trade diplomacy amid tensions.

Li Yongjie has been appointed as the new WTO representative. This team transition comes after scrutiny from U.S. officials and reflects China’s commitment to recalibrating its approach within the ongoing trade discussions.

The upcoming APEC summit will gather leaders from 21 economies, representing a significant portion of global GDP. It serves as a pivotal platform for dialogue, despite the backdrop of intensified trade negotiations.