Former aide could seal end of Netanyahu’s rule in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu could be facing the end of his tenure as Israel’s prime minister (Alex Brandon/AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents on Sunday appeared to be moving closer toward a coalition deal that could end the 12-year rule of the long-time Israeli leader.

Naftali Bennett, leader of the small Yamina party and a kingmaker following March 23 elections, scheduled an 8 pm news conference where he was expected to announce his decision to join a diverse collection of opponents seeking to topple Netanyahu.