Israel's ex-military chief Benny Gantz called for an emergency unity government after being elected parliament speaker Thursday, likely leading to an alliance with his rival Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to tackle coronavirus.

Israel's Gantz calls for 'emergency unity government'

Israel's President Reuven Rivlin will on Monday formally ask Benny Gantz to try to form the country's next government, after the ex-military chief secured recommendations from a majority of lawmakers.

Israel: Benny Gantz given chance to form government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's challenger Benny Gantz is to receive state protection following online threats, a domestic security agency announced on Tuesday.

Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz set for official protection after threats

Gravitas: Israel elections: Another cliffhanger? Israel went to the polls on Monday for a record third time in less than a year. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has the lead - but can he form a government? This report explores.

Gravitas: Israel elections: Another cliffhanger?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led the third election in a year but still fell short of a majority to form the government, nearly complete results showed.

Netanyahu leads in Israeli election, but still lacks majority to form government

In a surprise twist to the political deadlock in Israel, it is sitting PM Benjamin Netanyahu who is projected to emerge as the winner in Israel's hat-trick of elections but exit polls indicate that h could end up struggling to achieve the majority mark. Watch report:

Benjamin Netanyahu ahead in Israel Elections 2020 but deadlock remains

Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in Israel’s third election within a year, even as the country looked set for further political deadlock.

Celebrations break out at Likud Headquarters

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed victory in Israel's general election after exit polls put him ahead of his main rival Benny Gantz. Three projections gave Mr Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party 36 or 37 seats, and Mr Gantz's centrist Blue and White alliance between 32 and 34. Watch report:

Benjamin Netanyahu vows to form government again

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party on Monday emerged as the largest party in the country’s third election in under a year, exit polls indicated, but it was unclear whether the embattled Israeli leader could secure a parliamentary majority as he prepares to go on trial for corruption charges later this month. Watch report:

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party leads after counting of 28% votes

The Israeli voters are set for the unprecedented third election in less than a 12 months. However, the big question is can this third general election beak the political deadlock. Watch report:

Can Israel's broken political system be fixed by general elections ?

The Israeli voters are all set to head to the polling booth for an unprecedented third election in less than 12 months. Let's try and decode the political crisis that has been unfolding in Israel. Watch report:

Israel elections: Voters stagger to a 3rd election in 12 months

Netanyahu is battling for his political survival. A leader who has been unchallenged for more than a decade appears to have met his match. This third election in the country is also different because it is taking place under the shadow of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Watch report: '

Israel in elections overshadowed by Covid-19

The Israeli voters are currently voting for the unprecedented third election in less than a 12 months. However, the big question is can this third general election beak the political deadlock. Watch report to know who are the key players and what are their ideologies:

Key players in Israel Elections 2020 and ideologies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that if re-elected he would annex swathes of the occupied West Bank within weeks, according to news agency AFP.

'Immediate' annexation steps if reelected, says Netanyahu ahead of polls 

Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz are in Washington to hold the historic talks with US President Donald Trump. Trump welcomed Netanyahu to the White House. The much-anticipated plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is expected to be announced soon.

What to expect from Trump's peace plan or "Deal Of Century" ?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday withdrew his bid for parliamentary immunity from prosecution on corruption charges, making a criminal trial against him a near certainty.

Netanyahu withdraws bid for immunity from corruption prosecution

U.S. President Donald Trump will unveil his long-delayed Middle East peace plan at the White House, outlining the proposal in a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

WION Dispatch: Trump To Unveil Middle East Peace Plan

World leaders flock to Israel to mark 75th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday sought parliamentary immunity from prosecution over corruption charges against him. "The immunity law is intended to protect elected politicians from made-up cases, from political indictments targeted at harming the people's will.

Israel PM Netanyahu seeks immunity from graft charges

Blue & White party leader Benny Gantz responded to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement Wednesday that he had filed a formal request for immunity in the three cases he is facing.

'Netanyahu knows he's guilty' Gantz hits out at Netanyahu

Israel's embattled premier Benjamin Netanyahu faces off against longtime rival Gideon Saar in a Likud party leadership contest Thursday that could threaten his grip on power.

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu faces party leadership challenge

Israel is staring at a third general election this year after Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz failed to reach an agreement over a coalition government The parliament needs to reach a deal to avert a new election before 11:59 pm (2159 GMT), however, it looks unlikely any breakthrough will occur in a short span over the deadlocked September elections.

Israel stares at third election after Benjamin Netanyahu, Benny Gantz fail to reach agreement

Israel's top court on Sunday dismissed a petition to order Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step aside after his indictment on corruption charges. The four-term conservative leader has pushed back against the indictment and also a challenge from within his ruling party by projecting business as usual, touring the country's northern frontier and ramping up rhetoric about Iranian threats.

Israel's top court dismisses petition to order PM Benjamin Netanyahu to step aside

Israel's President Reuven Rivlin tasked parliament Thursday with finding a new prime minister, as he sought to avoid new elections after incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz each failed to form a government.

Bidding to avoid elections, Israel president asks parliament to find PM

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