Israel’s Gantz concedes election defeat to Netanyahu

Jerusalem (AFP) – Benny Gantz, the main challenger to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, conceded defeat Wednesday in the country’s election as results showed the premier was on track for victory.

“We respect the decision of the people,” Gantz told journalists, acknowledging his centrist Blue and White alliance had failed to unseat Netanyahu in Tuesday’s poll.

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