Israel and Chad renew diplomatic ties as Netanyahu visits

N'Djamena (AFP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the majority-Muslim nation of Chad Sunday for what he called a "historic" trip, as the two countries restored diplomatic ties after a decades-long break.The Israeli leader said it was the start of a push to restore his country's standing in the Islamic world.Netanyahu and Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno have "announced the renewal of diplomatic relations between Chad and Israel", a statement from the Israeli premier's office