Israel is heading to its fourth election in two years after its parliament failed to pass a new budget by the midnight deadline, the Israeli Knesset spokesman’s office confirmed early Wednesday. The failure to approve a budget by deadline brings about the automatic dissolution of the country’s current government, and automatically triggers a snap, which is scheduled for March 23. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and current defence minister Benny Gantz in may formed a unity government that was focused on addressing the health and economic impacts caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. This comes after the two battled in three inconclusive elections held since April 2019. Their power-sharing deal meant Gantz assumed the new role of “alternate prime minister,” and he was to trade positions with Netanyahu in November 2021, halfway through their term. But they have been unable to resolve their dispute over passing a national budget. Gantz has accused …
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