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Israeli unofficial General Election results are in. James Marlow give a full analysis.
Bibi’s back! 07576784142
BY DAVID SAFFER
Benjamin Netanyahu is heading towards a stunning victory in the Israeli elections. Likud’s leader appears set to have a majority in the 120 seat Knesset. With 87% of votes counted a pro Netanyahu bloc could hold as many as 65 seats at the time of going to press. According to polls this morning Likud will win 32 seats ahead of Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s Yesh Atid Party on 24 and Religious Zionist Party with 14. Predictions have the National Unity Party on 12, Shas 11, United Torah Judaism 8, Yisrael Beitenu, Ra’am and Hadash-Ta’al 5, and Labour Party 4. Meretz, Balad and Jewish Home have not passed the electoral threshold. Should Meretz or Bland garner enough votes, it would hit Netanyahu’s prospects. Remaining votes should be declared by tomorrow. The Central Elections Committee will present President Isaac Herzog with official results in the coming days. Herzog will Benjamin Netanyahu invite party
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leaders to hear recommendations for a governing coalition with Netanyahu tasked to agree a cabinet. He has said Likud would hold finance and defence portfolios. Despite facing ongoing corruption charges, which he has continually denied, the former Israel Prime Minister looks set to extend his 15-year record breaking run as PM. He was ousted last year. Speaking in Jerusalem on Tuesday night, after Israel’s fifth elections in three years, Netanyahu called for supporters to have patience. He said: “We have received a huge vote of confidence and are on the verge of a very big victory.” However, he sounded caution, noting: “Until the last envelope is counted, nothing is over.” Netanyahu added that he would form a national government that would adopt “judicious, balanced and responsible policies”. He would also look to heal political rifts. An early issue for Netanyahu is the US-brokered maritime border agreement with PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK
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