Israel Edges Closer to Elections as Gantz Turns on Netanyahu

Israel teetered on the verge of its fourth election in two years after Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief coalition partner said he would support a preliminary motion on Wednesday to disband parliament.

Benny Gantz agreed to join forces with the legally embattled Netanyahu less than eight months ago precisely to avoid another round of voting. But mutual distrust and constant bickering have made governing nearly impossible as the country struggles to contain a coronavirus outbreak and risks Iran’s wrath over the assassination of one of its top nuclear scientists.