With the choice in Israel, a close decision between the head of government Netanyahu and Challenger Gantz. Even with a narrow defeat Netanyahu, however, would have good chances to remain Prime Minister.
After the parliamentary elections in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud and the Alliance are Blue-and-White of his Challenger Benny Gantz is almost equal. Netanyahu’s Likud, according to television projections 33 to 36 mandates and Gantz’ mid-Alliance Blue-White 36 to 37 mandates.
A final result is pending. Israeli media reported that some of the forecasts, see Gantz on the front, other Netanyahu.
The official election result is not expected before early Wednesday morning. To vote more than six million were legitimate, the decide on the composition of the 120 seats on counting the Knesset.
The Alliance of Blue-and-White of the opposition candidate, Gantz is forecasts with Netanyahu’s Likud neck and neck.
Good chances of a fifth term in office
The Prime Minister had a narrow defeat good chances of a fifth term. With a series of smaller, nationalist and ultra-Orthodox parties, he could form a new government as the Gantz.
Netanyahu since 2009, continuously in office, and was also, from 1996 to 1999, the Prime Minister. He should stay even after the election, the head of government, he could be the longest-serving head of government in the history of Israel, before the state founder David Ben-Gurion.
Netanyahu is massive corruption, is facing allegations. Israel’s attorney General wants to raise in three cases, due to corruption charges against him. It’s bribery, embezzlement and fraud. Before making a final decision on whether the government needs to head to court, but a hearing. Netanyahu rejects all allegations.
