POLITICAL DEADLOCK: Israeli opposition figures are considering a proposal to hold direct elections for prime minister in an effort to break…

POLITICAL DEADLOCK: Israeli opposition figures are considering a proposal to hold direct elections for prime minister in an effort to break the political deadlock following the Knesset elections. The proposal could allow a prime minister to be chosen directly by voters, potentially bypassing the current difficulty of assembling a 61-seat Knesset majority. Any such change would require legislation.