Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz passes deadline to form government
by Oliver Holmes in Jerusalem from on (#526S5)
Benny Gantz loses chance to lead coalition after talks with Benjamin Netanyahu stall
Israel's opposition leader, Benny Gantz, has failed to form a coalition government after talks with Benjamin Netanyahu stalled, pushing the country further towards an unprecedented fourth round of elections.
Gantz had until midnight on Wednesday to build a majority government and now loses the mandate given to him by the president, Reuven Rivlin.
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