Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a lead over his main rival Benny Gantz, exit polls indicate, but it is unclear if it will be enough for a parliamentary majority.
Blue and White party supporter reacts at first exit polls for the Israeli elections at party's headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, March 2, 2020.
If the official results from Monday’s election match the exit polls, Netanyahu could find himself stuck in continued political deadlock ahead of his trial on corruption charges, set to begin March 17. Netanyahu tweeted a heart emoji with the word” thanks” as well as photo of himself surrounded by his family, aides and supporters proclaiming “a giant victory for Israel.”“The nation had its say, a referendum that proved the trust of the people in Netanyahu and in the Likud, with all the indictments and all the attempts to depose Netanyahu,” Regev said.
There was little fanfare ahead of the vote, with a noticeable absence of campaign posters on the streets and public rallies that typically characterize the run-up to Israeli elections. “The corona thing is completely under control. Today we’ve taken all the precautions that are necessary. People can go and vote with complete confidence,” Netanyahu said after casting his ballot in Jerusalem.
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