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Netanyahu Holds Power After Election Boost
Netanyahu secures majority in Israeli election despite early polls favoring opposition.
In brief
Netanyahu secures majority in Israeli election despite early polls favoring opposition. Netanyahu's Likud bloc wins 53 seats in Israel's parliament, avoiding immediate government collapse. Originally reported by National Post.
Netanyahu's Election Performance
Benjamin Netanyahu holds power after stronger-than-expected election results.
Likud Secures 53 Seats
Netanyahu's bloc wins 53 seats in 120-seat Knesset, more than opposition's 48.
Eisenkot's Early Lead
Eisenkot's bloc led polls but lost ground as voting progressed.
Netanyahu's Social Media Push
Netanyahu urged supporters to vote with incendiary comments about Arab voters.
Election Outcome Shift
Final results show Netanyahu securing majority despite early opposition lead.
The short version
Netanyahu's Likud bloc wins 53 seats in Israel's parliament, avoiding immediate government collapse.
