Netanyahu's rift with finance minister fuels talk of early Israeli election

Jerusalem

A DISPUTE between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his finance minister over broadcast regulation sparked speculation on Sunday that Mr Netanyahu could seek an election two years ahead of schedule.

A national vote could delay any US peace moves under new President Donald Trump and also put off Mr Netanyahu's possible indictment over suspected corruption.

The speculation came after Mr Netanyahu said late on Saturday that he was abandoning an agreement with Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon, a key coalition partner, on establishing a new public broa…