Benjamin Ben-Eliezer plans to challenge Shimon Peres for the temporary leadership of Israel’s Labor Party. The announcement by Israel’s former defense minister contradicts his earlier declaration that he would back Peres for the one-year position until primaries are held to elect a permanent chairman.
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