World Alert: Arab lawmakers in Israel back Gantz for prime minister in historic move seeking to block Netanyahu after deadlocked election

As Israel selects a government, an alliance of mostly Arab lawmakers recommended a candidate for the first time in almost three decades, telling President Reuven Rivlin it would support former army chief of staff Benny Gantz to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     World Alert Sep 22, 12:58 PM     Arab lawmakers in Israel back Gantz for prime minister in historic move seeking to block Netanyahu after deadlocked election As Israel selects a government, an alliance of mostly Arab lawmakers recommended a candidate for the first time in almost three decades, telling President Reuven Rivlin it would support former army chief of staff Benny Gantz to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071