JERUSALEM: Veteran politician Benjamin Netanyahu is all set to take over charge as the next Prime Minister of Israel.
Netanyahu’s party Likud and its far-right allies have secured a majority in the 120-member Israeli Parliament.
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The outcome would mark a stunning comeback for Netanyahu, who is currently on trial in three corruption cases, after a short stint in opposition.
Born in Tel Aviv in 1949, Netanyahu holds the record of being the longest-serving Prime Minister in Israel’s history.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu for his success in the Israeli general elections.
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Modi said that he looks forward to continuing their joint efforts to deepen the India-Israel strategic partnership.
“Mazel Tov my friend @netanyahu for your electoral success. I look forward to continuing our joint efforts to deepen the India-Israel strategic partnership,” Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
In reply, Netanyahu said: “Thank you my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I look forward to continued fruitful cooperation between Israel and India.”