Israel’s Netanyahu gives up attempt to form new government

Issued on: 21/10/2019 – 19:44Modified: 21/10/2019 – 19:56

Israel's president says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ended his quest to form a new coalition – a step that pushes the country into new political uncertainty.

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Netanyahu fell short of securing a 61-seat parliamentary majority in last month's national election. But President Reuven Rivlin gave Netanyahu the first opportunity to form a government because he had more support, 55 seats, than any other candidate.

Netanyahu had hoped to form a broad "unity" government with his chief rival, former military chief Benny Gantz. But late MRead More – Source