Israel's parliamentary speaker, an ally of Benjamin Netanyahu, resigned Wednesday, clearing the way for a vote that could see him replaced by an opponent of the embattled premier.

Benjamin Netanyahu ally resigns as speaker of Israel parliament

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

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Benjamin Netanyahu ally resigns as speaker of Israel parliament

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu faces party leadership challenge