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After three previous inconclusive elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had been hoping for a decisive victory.
Early exit polls show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a solid edge over his main rival in Israel’s third election in under a year.
The apparent victory means that Netanyahu will lead Likud into March elections, the country’s third election in less than a year.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and the rival Blue and White party both were unable develop a power-sharing agreement after neither secured a parliamentary majority.
Israel's Parliament voted to dissolve itself after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a government.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to establish a right-wing nationalist government.
But his victory is far from certain and, even if he wins, he could still face a shaky government.
Two of the prime minister's chief opponents have joined forces to counter the move.