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Netanyahu Tries Again As Israel's Political Crisis Forces 3rd Election In A Year

The unprecedented vote comes after two inconclusive elections and months of stalemate that saw Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, Benny Gantz, unable to forge a new government.

Israel is heading to an unprecedented third election in less than a year after parliament missed Wednesday night's deadline to nominate a lawmaker to form the next government.

The deadline was triggered after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, Benny Gantz, both failed in their attempts to cobble together a ruling coalition.

The two leaders had held ongoing discussions over a unity government, but they ultimately collapsed over disagreements regarding

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