Netanyahu likely to hold back endorsement for president

Prime minister asks ministers, MKs in his Likud party to refrain from endorsing candidates until he decides how to handle June 10 Knesset vote.

Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem March 23, 2014.

Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem March 23, 2014.

(photo credit: REUTERS)

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MAY 22, 2014 00:14

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