Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu comfortably wins party leadership challenge

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Image captionMr Netanyahu faced a challenge from Gideon Saar (right), one of his former ministers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a "huge win" in a vote that challenged his leadership of the Likud party.

Mr Netanyahu secured 72.5% as opposed to his rival Gideon Saar, who polled 27.5%.

Mr Saar admitted defeat, saying he would now back Mr Netanyahu in a general election due in March.

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