Netanyahu struggles to hold on to power as Gantz claims victory
(The Guardian World News)

Blue and White leader rejects offer to serve under Likud after close-run Israeli electionBenjamin Netanyahu is furiously manoeuvring to cling to office after his rival Benny Gantz refused to serve under him in a government of national unity following an inconclusive election.Gantz´s Blue and White alliance is two seats ahead of the Israeli prime minister´s Likud party, according to results published by Israeli media with 97% of the vote counted. Continue reading...