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December 15, 2022

Israeli Lawmakers Advance Bill to Allow Recently Convicted Criminals in Government
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In Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu is one step closer to forming his new
government after a preliminary vote Tuesday which would allow for the
appointment of ministers who are convicted criminals. If fully approved,
the legislation would allow Netanyahu to make good on his pledge to
ultra-Orthodox leader Aryeh Deri to head the interior and health
ministries despite being convicted of tax fraud. Netanyahu was granted
an extended deadline of December 21 to form his administration, set to
be the most extreme far-right in Israeli history.


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