Headline Roundup • December 27th, 2019
Netanyahu Wins Likud Party Leadership Election
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will continue to lead the Likud party after a stunning victory in a snap primary election.
In his victory speech Friday, Netanyahu thanked all those who had braved stormy weather to go out and vote for him.
“I fought for them and they fought for me,” Netanyahu said in a speech that was broadcast live on Israeli television. “They know that I give my life for the country and my victory is their victory,” he said.
“This is a tremendous victory because we also overcame...
TEL AVIV—Buoyed by a resounding victory in a party leadership election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu brandished his close ties with President Trump to woo right-wing voters as he attempts to break a monthslong political deadlock in the country.
Mr. Netanyahu defeated Likud rival Gideon Saar in Thursday’s primary contest, winning nearly three-quarters of the votes despite corruption charges against him, to lead the party in March’s national election. He failed to form a ruling coalition after inconclusive votes in April and September.
“Now is the time to unite and...
Jerusalem (CNN)Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will retain leadership of Likud, the political party he has led for more than a decade, after a resounding victory over his challenger.
An hour after polls closed Thursday night, Netanyahu tweeted, "Huge victory! I thank the Likud members for the trust, the support and the love. With god's help and with your help, I will lead the Likud to a great victory in the coming (March) election and we'll continue leading the state of Israel to unprecedented achievements."
Despite facing criminal indictment on...
