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Lapid Declares Victory, Says Government Talks Underway
Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid declared a "win by points" in the recent elections, stating Prime Minister Netanyahu cannot form a government with only 53 seats. Lapid urged supporters to remain patient as coalition talks occur privately, emphasizing that progress is being made behind the scenes.
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What happened
- 01Yair Lapid declared a "win by points" in the elections, stating Netanyahu cannot form a government.
- 02Netanyahu secured only 53 Knesset seats, with 13 from Haredi parties, leaving him with 40.
- 03Lapid urged supporters to avoid public pressure during sensitive coalition negotiations.
- 04He described government formation as a complex process happening privately, not publicly.
- 05Lapid hinted that coalition talks are progressing, stating "yes" something is happening.
- 06He believes the "change bloc" has the majority support to form an alternative government.
He believes the "change bloc" has the majority support needed to form an alternative government.
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