Israeli PM's challenger calls for unity gov't

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Likud Party election campaign headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sept. 18, 2019. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he will start negotiating with possible coalition partners to form "a strong Zionist government" in the wake of closely-fought elections. Exit polls showed Netanyahu's main challenger, Benny Gantz and his Blue and White party, had a slight lead in Tuesday's parliamentary elections. (JINI via Xinhua)