With the looming spectre of a fourth election in just over 12 months, Israel Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and Benny Gantz’ Blue & White on 20 April formed a unity government.

Mr Netanyahu looks to be the key winner in a deal that will see him remain Prime Minister for the next 18 months, with Mr Gantz serving as defense minister, before he takes over as PM. (CONTINUED - 175 WORDS)