Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to be on the cusp of securing a record fifth term as Israeli Prime Minister Wednesday after a dramatic finish to a closely fought election race
Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party appeared neck-and-neck with the centrist Blue and White party led by his former chief of staff Benny Gantz. With Israeli media reporting more than 97% of the vote counted, both sides were projected to win 35 seats each.But based on latest tallies, Netanyahu looked to have a clearer path back to power.
These consultations take a few days, and the President is likely to announce his decision in about a week.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara, greets supporters.In the final days of the campaign, Netanyahu veered sharply to the right, pledging to annex West Bank settlements if re-elected, and warning his voter base that the end of his strong right-wing government would signal the beginning of a weak left-wing government.
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