In improbable gambit, Shaked willing to join Netanyahu-led gov’t in current Knesset

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked on Wednesday said she was open to joining a government led by opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu in the current Knesset, as the ruling factions race to disperse the Knesset and block its rivals’ efforts to assemble a coalition.
The opposition could potentially form a new government without heading to elections if it manages to gain the support of a majority of members in the 120-seat Knesset. It would have to be successful before the bill dispersing parliament passes all the necessary legislative hurdles, which may happen as early as Monday.

