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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s future unclear as exit polls forecast stalemate
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s prospects of retaining power are uncertain, after exit polls in the fourth national election in two years projected yet another stalemate.
Key points:
- Amended forecasts indicate deadlock, with parliament divided equally
- Support for Likud dipped after Mr Netanyahu’s critics highlighted corruption charges against him
- On social media, he claimed a “huge victory” over the parties trying to unseat him
With final results not due until later in the week, the forecasts indicated that even Mr Netanyahu’s stewardship of a world-beating COVID-19 vaccination roll-out — a showcase of his campaign — may not have been enough to propel him to victory.
Initial projections by Israel’s three main TV…
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