Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was ousted from his role on Sunday following an hourslong display in parliament.

Netanyahu, who served 12 years as prime minister, will be replaced by Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician who opposes a Palestinian state, following a 60-59 vote with one abstention. Bennett is set to be replaced by Yair Lapid, a centrist, in two years if the new government successfully survives.

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