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'A close struggle': Netanyahu makes last-ditch effort as Israel votes

"This is a fateful struggle," Israeli prime minister says, as polls show him behind Ref. Source 6

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party and the coalition of his main challenger, Isaac Herzog, are locked in a close battle for control of Israel's government. Israeli TV exit polls put the race as too close to call. Ref. USAToday

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Dramatic victory for Netanyahu's Likud Party, final Israeli election results show

Conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, considered a pre-election underdog because of his public feud with President Obama over Iran, is poised to salvage a fourth term as leader after a decisive win for the ruling Likud Party in Tuesday's election, the Associated Press and Israeli media report. Ref. USAToday

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formed a coalition government less than an hour before the deadline, his spokesman says.

Netanyahu now has one week to present his coalition and Cabinet to the Knesset. Ref. CNN

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Knesset rejects two-state solution bill:

Much of Netanyahu's Likud Party opposes a two-state solution, as does Bayit Yehudi, and it is not part of the coalition's guidelines. Ref. Source 2v

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Israeli defense chief quits, says he can't trust Netanyahu:

Israel's defense minister announced his resignation on Friday, saying the governing party had been taken over by "Extremist and dangerous elements" and that he no longer trusted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following reports that he was to be replaced. Ref. Source 8f.

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Israel Primary Canceled, Netanyahu to Lead Likud Through 2023:

An internal court of Israel's ruling Likud Party has canceled a planned primary election for party leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was announced the winner by default and will remain at the post through 2023. Ref. Source 9i.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year run ends as parliament votes in new government with Naftali Bennett at its helm. Israel's Knesset elects Naftali Bennett as prime minister along with a new eight-party coalition government. The far-right Bennett, who once worked for Benjamin Netanyahu, will lead the country for two years. Ref. USAToday.