Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed President Reuven Rivlin that he cannot form a government, returning the mandate to the president, Haaretz reported Oct. 21. Rivlin will now ask Blue and White leader Benny Gantz to form a governing coalition.

Israel: Netanyahu Says He Cannot Form Government

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed President Reuven Rivlin that he cannot form a government, turning the mandate over to the president, Haaretz reported Oct. 21. Rivlin will now choose Blue and White leader Benny Gantz to form a new coalition.

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Israel: Netanyahu Says He Cannot Form Government

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