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Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid concedes defeat to Benjamin Netanyahu in election win with ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox allies

Mr Netanyahu and his ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox allies win 64 seats in the120-seat parliament and will form a government in the coming weeks, ending an unprecedented stalemate in Israel after five elections in less than four years.

ABC News

Netanyahu’s comeback confirmed as Israeli PM Lapid concedes defeat

‘I wish Netanyahu success, for the sake of the people of Israel and the State of Israel.’ says Yair Lapid

The Independent UK

Analysis-As Netanyahu returns, concerns grow over far-right ally

Triumphant in this week's election, Benjamin Netanyahu faces a new test forming a government with an ultranationalist party whose sudden rise has many at home and allies abroad alarmed at the potential implications for Israeli democracy.

Reuters

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Lapid may be defeated in Israel’s polls, but he’s the ‘undisputed’ opposition leader

Israel’s former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a comeback following his Likud party’s strong showing in Tuesday’s elections. But the party of leftist caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid has also made electoral gains, enabling the journalist-turned-politician to establish himself as a powerful opposition leader, according to a Middle East…

France 24

Israel’s Yair Lapid congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu on election victory

Longest serving prime minister, who is still facing corruption charges, is expected to lead far-right coalition

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu and far right allies win Israeli election

Former PM Benjamin Netanyahu set to form a government and seal a dramatic return to power, as Lapid concedes defeat.

Al Jazeera

Israel: Lapid Concedes Defeat to Netanyahu in Election

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid's office said Thursday he has conceded defeat to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in this week's election. A statement said Lapid congratulated Netanyahu and has instructed his office to prepare an organized transition of power. “The state of Israel comes before any political consideration," Lapid…

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Israeli PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on election win -spokesperson

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday congratulated former premier Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win, a Lapid spokesperson said.

Reuters

For Palestinians, Netanyahu’s victory is merely a changing of the prison guards

There will always be support for the continued oppression of Palestinians, says Yara Hawari, a senior policy fellow at Al Shabaka, the Palestinian Policy Network

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak drops Liz Truss’s plan to move Israeli embassy to Jerusalem

Rishi Sunak has dropped his predecessor Liz Truss’s plan to move the UK’s Israeli embassy to Jerusalem.

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak scraps plans to move embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem

Palestinian mission in UK welcomes statement, which appears to put end to review ordered by Liz Truss

The Guardian - UK

A Mixed Bag: The Bennett-Lapid Government’s Mideast Policies

The most controversial foreign policy initiative was Israel’s recent accord with Lebanon demarcating Mediterranean Sea gas fields.

Zenger

As Israel's far right parties celebrate, Palestinians shrug

The apparent comeback of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the dramatic rise of his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies in Israel’s general election this week have prompted little more than shrugs from many Palestinians

The Independent UK

A Netanyahu government would probably clash with the Biden administration

RAANANA, Israel — In the waning days of his most recent stint as Israel’s prime minister — just over a year ago — Benjamin Netanyahu made no secret of his disdain for President Joe Biden.

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Zenger

Lapid, Netanyahu Face-Off In Razor Close Israeli Election

Israeli PM Yair Lapid and opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu run neck and neck in Israels fifth election in 43 months

The Guardian - UK

Netanyahu thanks voters as rightwing bloc extends Israeli election lead

Prime minister Yair Lapid says nothing final until ‘last envelope is counted’ as Likud’s rightwing coalition partners see support surge

Radio France Internationale

Netanyahu and far-right allies scent Israel election victory

Veteran Israeli politician Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to have all but regained power on Wednesday, with initial election results showing his alliance with the extreme right taking a narrow lead.

The Independent UK

Israel election: Netanyahu on ‘verge of big victory’ as ultra-nationalist party breaks through

Former Israeli leader set to secure majority

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Al Jazeera

Four key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections

Benjamin Netanyahu is ahead of his rivals in the vote count after Tuesday’s elections, and looks likely to become PM.

France 24

Israel votes again: Netanyahu to return or Lapid to remain?

By holding its fifth election in less than four years, can Israel break the stalemate? Prime Minister Yair Lapid hopes to remain in power after his coalition collapsed in June, but veteran politician Benjamin Netanyahu, now 73 years old and on trial for corruption, is eyeing a comeback. Many say…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Netanyahu Set for Comeback, Says on Brink of ‘Big’ Election Win

Israel's former premier Benjamin Netanyahu was poised to return to power, saying on Wednesday that his right-wing camp was on the cusp of a resounding election win. With roughly 70% of votes counted, Netanyahu's conservative Likud and its likely religious and far-right allies were on pace to control a majority…

The Independent UK

Israel's Netanyahu appears to edge toward victory after vote

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be heading toward victory in national elections, with more two-thirds of ballots showing that voters gave him and his far-right allies what looks like a stable majority in the country’s parliament

The Conversation

Netanyahu on track to win in Israeli election – but there are many challenges ahead

More than 71% of Israel’s 6.5 million eligible voters, a 20-year high, cast their votes in Israel’s November 1 elections. This is the fifth Israeli election in less than four years; during that period, two shaky governments were formed, each of which lasted only a year.

Reuters

Netanyahu says he is on brink of 'very big victory' in Israel election

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to return to power in one of the most right-wing coalitions in Israel's history, causing jitters among Palestinians and Arab neighbours who fear it could ratchet up tensions across the Middle East.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu tipped to return as Israel PM after far-right surge

Exit polls suggest veteran politician will be able to form coalition with ‘Religious Zionism’, which plans major changes

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