Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Weighs Direct PM Election Bill
Israel's anti-Netanyahu bloc is considering a bill to elect the prime minister directly. The move is aimed at breaking the political deadlock that has followed the elections.
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Context: Israel's prime minister is normally chosen by parliament rather than voters directly, and Benjamin Netanyahu has led the country for much of the last 15 years. Direct election of the prime minister was tried in Israel from 1996 to 2001 before being dropped.
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