Israeli Elections
The Israeli prime minister is reportedly planning an afternoon call to the opposition leader, whose right-religious bloc is en route to a resounding victory.
“Whatever the election result, we want to maintain relations with Israel on a sustainable basis, based on mutual respect for sensitivities and common interests,” says the Turkish president.
The strength of the two countries’ relationship “has always been based on our shared interests, but importantly our shared values,” says State Dept. Spokesman Ned Price.
How opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu—or any other of the 120 Israeli lawmakers—can make it to the Prime Minister’s Office.
Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s move reflects his confidence that he will easily form a government.
Thomas Nides added that he looks forward to “continuing to work with the Israeli government on our shared interests and values.”
“We accept the decision of the voters and after the establishment of the government we will remain a responsible opposition,” says the Israeli Defense Minister.
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid “acted recklessly, did not manage the bloc, did not take care of the Arabs,” says unnamed official; Labor Party head Merav Michaeli blasted as a “colossal failure.”
Benny Gantz’s National Union Party vows not to sit in a government with Benjamin Netanyahu, while Avigdor Lieberman’s Yisrael Beytenu warns the right-wing bloc against celebrating early.
“One thing is clear—our way, the way of the Likud—proved itself,” opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu tells cheering supporters.
The Meretz and Balad parties will not enter the next Knesset.
“It’s about time that the soldiers of the IDF and the policemen get support and backing,” says the Otzma Yehudit party leader.
