Ex-Likud minister Gideon Sa'ar announces he won't challenge Netanyahu for Likud leadership
Former interior minister and Likud strongman Gideon Sa'ar has announced that he will not challenge Prime Minister Netanyahu for the leadership of the Likud, thus ending speculations he would try to oust Netanyahu from his own party before Israel goes to elections this March.
Writing on his Facebook page, Sa'ar wrote "in recent days I recived numerous calls to run from friends within the movement and citizens… In light of the circumstances born from my departure (from the Likud) and after considering my options, I have decided not to run for the Likud chairmanship – at least for now."
