Israel Election 2026 | Netanyahu Pushes For 'Strong Right-Wing Govt' As Exit Polls Point To Deadlock
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the formation of a "strong right-wing government" after exit polls suggested a razor-thin contest between his Likud Party and an opposition bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot. Speaking after voting concluded, Netanyahu argued that only a right-wing coalition could guarantee Israel's long-term security, pointing to the killing of senior leaders from Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran-backed groups during recent conflicts.
