JERUSALEM - Both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Benny Gantz claimed victory in Israel’s election but early results indicated on Wednesday the veteran right-wing leader was o
n course for a record fifth term.
Fireworks flared behind him as his wife Sara applauded and kissed him. “He’s a magician,” the crowd chanted. Rival Gantz earlier also claimed victory, citing preliminary exit polls that showed his party had won more seats than Likud. “Netanyahu is more likely to establish another right-wing government, but we will have to wait and see,” he said.During the campaign, the rival parties accused each other of corruption, fostering bigotry and being soft on security.
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