Missourian
Diamond Member
"As the ballots in the Knesset election were being tallied Wednesday, all signs were pointing to a resounding victory for opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu and his bloc of right-wing, far-right and religious parties, a result that would end a political crisis that has seen five general elections held in under four years.
With some 86 percent of the votes counted, the bloc of parties loyal to Netanyahu was predicted to win 65 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, a comfortable majority."
First of many comebacks that will result in rending of garments and gnashing of teeth.
With some 86 percent of the votes counted, the bloc of parties loyal to Netanyahu was predicted to win 65 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, a comfortable majority."
With 86% of votes tallied, Netanyahu headed for decisive comeback victory
Near-complete results give Likud leader's bloc 65 seats, with far-right set to gain unprecedented sway; landscape could change if Meretz, Balad cross threshold, but seen unlikely
www.timesofisrael.com
First of many comebacks that will result in rending of garments and gnashing of teeth.