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A closed primary school is seen in Ramat Gan, Israel, Sunday, March 15, 2020. Israel has imposed a number of tough restrictions to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Netanyahu announced that schools, universities, restaurants and places of entertainment will be closed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. He also encouraged people not to go to their workplaces unless absolutely necessary. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

A closed primary school is seen in Ramat Gan, Israel, Sunday, March 15, 2020. Israel has imposed a number of tough restrictions to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. Netanyahu announced that schools, universities, restaurants and places of entertainment will be closed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. He also encouraged people not to go to their workplaces unless absolutely necessary. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For s…

March 15, 2020

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Netanyahu rival Gantz chosen to form new Israeli government
March 15, 2020 1:01 p.m.

Netanyahu rival Gantz chosen to form new Israeli government

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz will be given the first opportunity to form a new government after an inconclusive national election this month, the country’s president said Sunday, raising questions about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political future.