Israel's Gantz nominates himself to serve as parliament speaker


PTI | Jerusalem | Updated: 26-03-2020 21:33 IST | Created: 26-03-2020 21:33 IST
Israel's Gantz nominates himself to serve as parliament speaker
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Israel's ex-military chief Benny Gantz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, submitted himself on Thursday as a candidate for speaker of parliament, a move that could lead to an emergency alliance between the two

The parliament announced that Gantz was the only candidate to succeed Netanyahu ally Yuli Edelstein, who resigned as speaker under pressure on Wednesday

A formal vote electing Gantz is expected later on Thursday.

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