Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared himself the winner on Tuesday following three TV stations' exit polls after the parliamentary elections.
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“Israeli citizens, thank you,” Netanyahu said via Twitter. “You gave a huge win to the right and Likud under my leadership. Likud is the biggest party by far … It’s clear most Israelis are right-wing and want a strong, stable right-wing government,” the prime minister added.
"Elections in Israel: In the lead according to the first polls, Benjamin Netanyahu claims a "huge victory for the right" (Update)."
According to the exit polls, Netanyahu's party would get over 30 seats which would be just enough to form a majority. However, several media outlets explain that it remains unclear whether this could be possible since the same exit polls later revealed that both Netanyahu and his opposition fell short of forming a majority.
As results are expected in the coming days, specialists warn that it is also unclear if the Prime Minister, who is currently facing a corruption trial, would be able to form a coalition. If this happens, Netanyahu will lead a coalition government for the seventh time in his political career.