TEL AVIV—Conservative Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled ahead of his main challenger in Israeli elections with most of the votes counted early Wednesday, a strong showing after he hammered away at security issues in the final hours of the campaign.

He will still need the support of smaller parties to form a ruling coalition, but appeared to be in the best position to garner a majority of support in parliament after Tuesday’s vote.

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“Against all odds we achieved a large victory for the Likud,” the prime minister told a crowd chanting for him at a rally in Tel Aviv. “We will establish a strong and stable government to care for the concerns of all Israelis. I can tell you that we are facing diplomatic and security challenges, economic and social challenges.”

Mr. Herzog said his party’s showing was “a wonderful achievement” and he vowed to pursue a coalition that “closes social gaps…a party that will seek peace with our neighbors.”

It's unfortunate that he's resolved to not entertain a two-state policy in the future, though.

Quote from: HurtfulTurkey on March 18, 2015, 12:06:36 AM

It's unfortunate that he's resolved to not entertain a two-state policy in the future, though.

I wouldn't either, given the current state of Palestine.

Nothing will happen--nor should it happen--until Hamas is crushed under the Israelis' boot.