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Netanyahu Claims Majority, Urges Right-Wing Government, Warns Against Arab Parties
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a "decisive majority" for his right-wing bloc after polls closed and called for a strong national government, warning against relying on Arab parties. While exit polls did not show a clear winner, projections favored Netanyahu's bloc.
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What happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a "decisive majority" for his right-wing bloc and called for a strong government.
- 02Updated projections favored Netanyahu's bloc, with Likud projected to lead with 27-28 seats.
- 03Gadi Eisenkot advocated for a government representing all Israelis and warned against a second election round.
- 04Netanyahu warned against a government leaning on Arab parties, calling them anti-Zionist.
- 05Several opposition leaders ruled out relying on Arab parties, with Yair Golan being an exception.
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar Party, advocated for forming a government representing all Israelis and cautioned against a second election round. Several opposition leaders, excluding Yair Golan, ruled out partnering with Arab parties.
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