Israeli PM’s former protege could now bring his downfall

JERUSALEM (AP) — Avigdor Lieberman has emerged as kingmaker in Israeli politics ahead of elections next week, one who could topple his one-time mentor, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Lieberman had entered Israeli politics as a Netanyahu protégé. Now the maverick politician could be the one to topple his former mentor.
Polls suggest Netanyahu won’t be able to form a coalition government without Lieberman’s support.
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