Israeli PM Lapid concedes defeat to Netanyahu in election

Netanyahu set to return to power in Israel after PM concedes

JERUSALEM — Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday appeared set to return to power as head of Israel’s most right-wing government ever after winning this week’s national election, with the current caretaker prime minister conceding defeat.

PM Lapid concedes defeat to Netanyahu

JERUSALEM, Undefined: Israel's caretaker Prime Minster Yair Lapid congratulated on Thursday (Friday in Manila) his rival Benjamin Netanyahu on his "victory," conceding defeat two days after the country went to the polls.Lapid's concession sets the former premier up to form what may be the most right-wing government in Israeli history.With up to 99 percent of ballots counted, according to the Central Elections Committee, the results put the veter…

World leaders congratulate Israel Netanyahu on election victory

World leaders have congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his victory in Tuesday's general elections in Israel, as he is expected to form a right-wing government, Anadolu News Agency reports. 'I spo...

Israeli PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on election win

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win as final results confirmed the former premier's triumphant comeback at the head of a solidly right-wing alliance.

It's Official: Netanyahu Bloc Wins Israeli Elections with 64 Seats, PM Lapid Concedes

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc won a solid 64-seat Knesset majority after the final votes were tallied Thursday in Israel's elections. Prime Minister Yair Lapid conceded defeat, as he ordered all the sectors of his government to prepare for a transfer of power.

Israeli PM Lapid congratulates Netanyahu on election win

Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday (3 November) congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win as final results confirmed the former premier's triumphant comeback at the head of a solidly right-wing alliance.