The Likud Party of incumbent Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a triumphantly convincing victory in Tuesday’s elections, garnering 30 mandates and the almost certain ability to form the next government. “We have scored a major victory for the nationalist camp headed by Likud,” Netanyahu told supporters at a victory rally Wednesday morning. “I’m proud of the Israeli people because at the moment of truth they knew to differentiate between challenge and nonsense and they took up the challenge.” He also contacted potential coalition partners on Wednesday morning before heading to the Western Wall to say a prayer of thanks. “The reality isn’t waiting on us,” Netanyahu said. “Reality isn’t taking a break. The citizens of Israel expect us to quickly put together a leadership that will work for the sake of the country’s security, economy, and society as we promised to do, and that is what I will do.” Read More
