Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main opponent Benny Gantz agreed to explore options for a unity government Monday as they met for the first time since last week’s election at the request of Israel’s president. The key meeting came as the deadlocked vote results threatened Netanyahu’s long tenure in office, though he has shown no sign of being willing to give up his post. President Reuven Rivlin ushered both men into his office in Jerusalem around 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) after shaking their hands.
