24 May 2013

Did Israeli Voters Give Bibi a Slap in the Face?

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Published on Wednesday, 23 January 2013 00:00
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Although the incumbent Prime Minister is expected to form the new government in Israel, the very close election result has been described as a "resounding slap" for Benjamin Netanyahu. Writing in Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, commentator Yossi Verter said that even though Netanyahu will still be prime minister it will be "more difficult for him" as the chances of forming a civil-secular government are slight.

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