Can Benjamin Netanyahu finally form a government?
Israeli prime minister’s bloc celebrates victory following three elections in less than a year.
Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed a general election victory, but it is not yet in the bag.
He has been fighting to stay on as Israel‘s prime minister for a record fifth term.
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That’s after two previous general elections failed to produce a clear winner, and Netanyahu and his main rival Benny Gantz couldn’t form a government.
Now, his chances of staying in power have been unexpectedly boosted. After the third election in less than a year, exit polls show he has a significant lead.
Another potential first for Netanyahu: he could end up as the first Israeli leader to hold office, while also being tried for corruption.
But what could Netanyahu do with this mandate, both at home and abroad?
Presenter: Peter Dobbie
Guests:
Oren Feld – Member of the Hadash Party
Fleur Hassan-Nahou – Member of the Likud party and deputy mayor of Jerusalem
Sami Abu Shehadeh – Balad Party politician and member of the Knesset
Published On 3 Mar 2020