Israel parliament elects Netanyahu rival Gantz as speaker

• Gantz, the only candidate nominated to succeed Netanyahu ally Yuli Edelstein as speaker, won the speakership vote with 74 lawmakers voting in favour and 18 against in the 120-seat chamber.

Gantz, the only candidate nominated to succeed Netanyahu ally Yuli Edelstein as speaker, won the speakership vote with 74 lawmakers voting in favour and 18 against in the 120-seat chamber.