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March 2, 2020

Voters in Israel Go to Polls for 3rd Time in Under a Year
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In Israel, voting is underway for the third national election in less
than a year, pitting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against former
army chief Benny Gantz. Neither Netanyahu's Likud party nor Gantz's Blue
and White party have been able to win an outright majority or form
governing coalitions in the two prior elections. Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu's trial for corruption will begin two weeks after the
election. Sixteen polling places were designated for voters who may have
or be at risk for coronavirus.


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