Israeli Elections
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Benjamin Netanyahu set to return as Israel prime minister with support from far-right parties
The Netanyahu-led coalition was well ahead in 65 out of the 120 seats. The majority mark is 61.
Scroll Staff
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The only clear verdict to emerge from the Israeli election is that there’ll be another election soon
Election number five is lurking in the shadows before the end of 2021.
Ran Porat, The Conversation
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Israel elections: Benjamin Netanyahu locked in tight race with main rival, coalition will be key
Elections were held on Tuesday after the prime minister had failed to form a coalition following the April polls.
Scroll Staff
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Israel: Netanyahu claims victory as election results show his party tied with opposition alliance
The right-wing bloc led by Likud is likely to gain a majority of seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
Scroll Staff
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Israel election focused on everything but the real issues
Campaign was fought largely on security issues when the most pressing needs are socio-economic.
Shelly Gottfried, The Conversation
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Netanyahu's blatant campaigning abroad will win him votes – but it's hurting Israel
With one month to go till Israel’s election, Benjamin Netanyahu has taken his campaign around the world. The results are not edifying.
Yoav Galai, The Conversation
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