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Netanyahu fighting over every single vote

The announcement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about appointing former Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat as finance minister in a future government was part of his relentless efforts to conquer each and every vote ahead of the March 2 elections.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem February 16, 2020. Gali Tibbon/Pool via REUTERS - RC2N1F9UJ40D
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly Cabinet meeting, Jerusalem, Feb. 16, 2020. — Gali Tibbon/Pool via REUTERS

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