Exit polls provided little clarity in the race to power in Israel's election, which could give Benjamin Netanyahu a record fifth term or see him dethroned by a centrist political novice.
Exit polls provided little clarity in the race to power in Israel's election, which could give Benjamin Netanyahu a record fifth term or see him dethroned by a centrist political novice.
Despite contradictory exit polls, Mr Netanyahu's rival Benny Gantz was quick to claim victory, with his party saying, 'We won! The Israeli public has had their say!' He was shortly followed by the incumbent prime minister, who claimed his own 'clear victory'.
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