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Israeli PM secures win in party leadership challenge


27 December 2019  

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JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a “huge win” in a vote that challenged his leadership of the Likud party.

Party figures show that around 49% of Likud’s 116,000 eligible members voted on Thursday.

Challenger Gideon Saar conceded defeat, saying he would now back Netanyahu in general election slated for March.

The internal party vote was seen as a test of Netanyahu’s hold on power at a time of mounting difficulties.

Netanyahu, 70, faces trial on bribery and corruption charges, as well as a third national election within a year.

Previous elections held in April and September saw Likud deadlocked with the centrist Blue and White party – with neither able to form a government.

(Agencies)

Publish Date : 27 December 2019 09:46 AM

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