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Eisenkot Declares Victory, Demands Netanyahu Resign
Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of Yisrael Beiteinu, declared victory in the recent elections and called for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, stating the public voted for change. Eisenkot warned against using national security for political gain.
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- 01Gadi Eisenkot declared victory and demanded PM Netanyahu resign, citing public desire for change.
- 02Eisenkot warned Netanyahu not to use Israel's security for political purposes.
- 03An updated Channel 14 poll projected 62 seats for the right-wing bloc.
- 04Netanyahu's Likud party was projected as the largest with 31 seats.
- 05Eisenkot's Yisrael Beiteinu party was projected to win 20 seats.
- 06Other opposition leaders also claimed victory and called for a new government.
However, an updated Channel 14 poll projected a 62-seat majority for the right-wing bloc, with Likud as the largest party. Other opposition leaders also claimed victory and called for a change in government.
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