Netanyahu rivals strike first deal as Israel prepares to swear in parliament
· Cairo time
Israel's new parliament is being sworn in on Tuesday with opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing an initial deal on appointments as they try to form a coalition. Gadi Eisenkot, the former army general invited to form a government after last month's election, said opposition leaders had agreed nominations for four major roles in the new Knesset.A full coalition agreement will be a tougher challenge for Mr Eisenkot's bloc, which…
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