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Israel left in political limbo again after 3rd election in less than a yearWith nearly all the votes counted, Likud led the way with 36 seats followed by Benny Gantz’s centrist Blue and White party, with 33 seats. The Joint List, an umbrella group of Arab-led parties, finished third with 15 seats, an all-time high for them.NewsMar 4, 2020
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Israeli PM Netanyahu wins leadership challenge from within party in landslide victoryBy easily fending off Likud lawmaker Gideon Saar, Netanyahu also kept alive his hopes of winning immunity from prosecution after being indicted last month on a series of corruption charges.NewsDec 26, 2019
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Netanyahu, challengers wait for official results as Israeli election race too close to callNetanyahu's main election challenger, centrist Benny Gantz, said on Wednesday it appeared from the exit polls that Israel's longest-serving leader was defeated but that only official results would tell.PoliticsSep 17, 2019
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Israelis to determine Netanyahu’s fate in unprecedented repeat electionNetanyahu, the longest serving leader in Israeli history, is seeking a fourth consecutive term in office, and fifth overall. But he faces a stiff challenge from retired military chief Benny Gantz, whose centrist Blue and White party is running even with Netanyahu’s Likud.WorldSep 17, 2019
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What’s at stake in Israel’s parliamentary electionsIsraelis will choose between long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former army chief of staff, Benny Gantz.WorldApr 9, 2019
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu gives up foreign minister roleIn addition to the premiership, Netanyahu still holds the defense portfolio and is also health minister.PoliticsFeb 17, 2019
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Defeated centrist leader vows not to join new Israeli governmentThe centrist front-runner defeated in Israel's parliamentary election this week says his party will not join the next government, and accused Benjamin Netanyahu of racism.PoliticsMar 19, 2015
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What will Joint Arab List’s wins mean for Israeli politics?Tuesday night's election in Israel proved historic for Arab-Israelis, but the success of a united Arab political party at the polls may not translate to great influence in the Knesset.PoliticsMar 18, 2015
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Will Israel have a new prime minister on Wednesday?Unlike in Canada where we cast a ballot for a Member of Parliament, Israelis don't vote for just one candidate.PoliticsMar 17, 2015
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Israeli PM Netanyahu puts legacy on the line in bid for 4th termAs Israelis prepare to vote in parliament elections on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu finds himself at a fateful crossroads: Make history or become history.PoliticsMar 15, 2015
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