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

Published Sun, Mar 19, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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    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.

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