Benjamin Netanyahu is handed over the mandate and tasked to form the new government in Israel after a series of election campaigns and the end of the consultations. Former Prime Minister, Netanyahu will be taking up the position of Israel's Prime Minister for a record sixth time.
According to CNN, Netanyahu, on taking the position will return as Israel's longest-serving leader after he will be given the mandate formally on Sunday by President Herzog.
A right-wing - religious parties coalition led by former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emerged as the winner in the Israeli elections held on November 1- the fifth such election in four years - controlling 64 seats in the 120- member Knesset (the Israeli Parliament).
Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, whose husband's family hails from Kolkata, told ANI that the ties with India are very important for Israel, as both countries share similar strengths and similar challenges.
Speaking to ANI on India and Israel's relationship after the formation of a new government in Jerusalem, Gilad said, "A strong relationship has been developed between Israel and India in previous decades. It's on the leadership level as well. Cooperation between India as a global superpow
Netanyahu and his allies have won enough seats to form a majority government in Israel's parliament. The result will not just secure Netanyahu's comeback but underscore the country's rightward shift
As no bloc is seen clinching the 61-lawmaker majority in the 120-seat parliament, multiple opinion polls predict an incredibly tight race between parliament's two blocs, with a possibility of further stalemate.
Tel Aviv [Israel], October 6 (ANI): Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was released from a medical centre in the city of Jerusalem on Thursday after being hospitalized overnight for observation.