'Dark days' in Israel after PM and rival fail to form government, election looms
Thursday, 21 November 2019 () Israel's president told lawmakers on Wednesday to name a candidate to form a new government after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and challenger Benny Gantz both failed, a move that probably sets the stage for a third election within a year.
Weary Israelis are bracing for their third general election in a year, which could be on the horizon after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz failed for form a coalition government. Lucy Fielder reports.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Indicted on Corruption Charges.
The country's Attorney General,
Avichai Mandelblit, says the charges
include fraud, bribery and breach of trust.
Mandelblit previously..
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Former military chief Benny Gantz received an official mandate from Israel's president on Wednesday.
According to Reuters, he is to try to form Israelβs next government.
Elections in April and..