TEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz failed to strike a unity government deal in last-ditch talks ...
A combination picture shows Benny Gantz , leader of Blue and White party, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. REUTERS/Corinna Kern, Amir Cohen/File PhotoTEL AVIV: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz failed to strike a unity government deal in last-ditch talks late on Wednesday .
President Reuven Rivlin, who is overseeing the talks, said on Monday that progress justified his decision to grant Gantz a two-day extension to hash out a deal with Netanyahu.But Gantz's mandate expired at midnight on Wednesday after a last-minute attempt by the two leaders' envoys to clinch a deal. Failure complicates plans for economic recovery once the coronavirus outbreak is brought under control, and the country's stringent lockdown is eased.
Gantz had previously said he would not serve in a government led by Netanyahu, who is facing indictment on corruption charges but denies any wrongdoing. The trial is due to begin next month. The outcome appeared to weaken Gantz while strengthening Netanyahu, whose caretaker government is overseeing the country's response to the coronavirus crisis.
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