News Wrap: Israel likely to face 3rd election after Gantz fails to secure majority

PBS News Hour - World

English - November 20, 2019 23:40 - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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In our news wrap Wednesday, Israel will likely have an unprecedented third election this year, after center-right leader Benny Gantz announced he could not secure a ruling majority in parliament. Also, in neighboring Syria, Israeli airstrikes struck dozens of sites used by Iranian forces to support the Syrian regime. An activist group reported 23 people were killed, including two civilians.