Thirty-fifth government of Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White Alliance leader Benny Gantz agree on a deal to form a unity government, thus ending more than a year of political deadlock. As part of the deal, Netanyahu will hold onto his position for 18 more months, with Gantz replacing him afterwards. After impasse of over a year, Netanyahu and Gantz agree to form a government © The Times of Israel Sources: The Times of Israel