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Israels president on Sunday said he has decided to give opposition leader Benny Gantz the first opportunity to form a new government following an inconclusive national election this month.
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President Reuven Rivlins office announced his decision late Sunday after consulting with leaders of all of the parties elected to parliament.
The decision raises questions about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus political future.
Netanyahus Likud emerged as the largest party in the March 2 election, Israels third in under a year. But with his smaller religious and nationalist allies, he received the support of only 58 lawmakers during Sundays consultations, leaving Likud three seats short of the required majority in parliament.
Gantzs Blue and White received the support of parties representing 61 seats, a slim maRead More – Source
