Friday 27 December 2019

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu comfortably wins party leadership challenge

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu comfortably wins party leadership challenge

Composite picture showing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gideon SaarImage copyrightAFP/EPA
Image captionMr Netanyahu faced a challenge from Gideon Saar (right), one of his former ministers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a "huge win" in a vote that challenged his leadership of the Likud party.
Mr Netanyahu secured 72.5% as opposed to his rival Gideon Saar, who polled 27.5%.
Mr Saar admitted defeat, saying he would now back Mr Netanyahu in a general election due in March.
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