Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid Congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu On His Election Victory
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid called Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on his victory in Israel’s election, the prime minister’s office announced Thursday, just under 48 hours after polls closed. With almost all votes counted, the latest projections show former Prime Minister Netanyahu and allied parties taking 64 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. Lapid and his allies are expected to win 51. And Hadash/Taal, an Arab party that would not support either leader, is projected to win five....