The main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won support from Israel's Arab coalition on Sunday to form a government, potentially undermining Netanyahu's plan to stay in power atop a proposed unity cabinet to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
Israel’s Arab-dominated Joint List party moved on Sunday to back the center-left bloc of Benny Gantz, who is challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing alliance, to form a new government.
Israel's Blue and White alliance leader Benny Gantz rejected a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a governing coalition after Sept 17's general election resulted in no clear winner.
Polls have closed in Israel and ballots are being counted after millions took part in an election widely seen as a referendum on the fate of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was on course for a record fifth term after partial results from Tuesday's parliamentary elections showed the veteran right-wing leader in front.
