27/12/2019 15:04
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu comfortably wins party leadership challenge
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a "huge win" in a vote that challenged his leadership of the Likud party.
Netanyahu secured took 72.5% as opposed to his rival Gideon Saar, who polled 27.5%.
Saar admitted defeat, saying he would now back Mr Netanyahu in a general election due in March.
The internal party vote was seen as a test of Netanyahu's hold on power at a time of mounting difficulties.
Netanyahu, 70, faces trial on bribery and corruption charges, as well as a third national election within a year.
Previous elections held in April and September saw Likud deadlocked with the centrist Blue and White party - with neither able to form a government.