Israeli PM Netanyahu wins national election- CH 12 TV

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office, TV Channel 12 said on April 10.

A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Julis, Israel, April 9, 2019. (Photo: Xinhua)
A woman casts her ballot at a polling station in Julis, Israel, April 9, 2019. (Photo: Xinhua)

With 96 percent of the votes counted, Netanyahu's right-wing Likud won 37 of Knesset seats, against 36 for centrist Blue and White, headed by Netanyahu's rival, former general Benny Gantz.

Though neither party captured a ruling majority in the 120-member Knesset, the results, published eight hours after voting ended on April 9, put Netanyahu in a strong position to form a coalition government with right-wing factions.

Reuters