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September 19, 2019

Israeli Election Challenger Gantz Rejects Call to Join Netanyahu Unity Government
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In Israel, the party of election challenger Benny Gantz has rejected an
offer by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to join him in a unity
government. Netanyahu's surprise offer came after Tuesday's election
provided no clear winner. Both Netanyahu and Gantz ran on platforms
vowing to take harsh measures targeting Palestinians, and have called on
Israel to annex much of the occupied West Bank, in violation of
international law.


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