Benjamin Netanyahu Poised to Return as Prime Minister of Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu Poised to Return as Prime Minister of Israel
Israel's ex-premier and leader of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu addresses supporters at campaign headquarters in Jerusalem, Israel on Nov. 2, 2022. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images
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HAIFA, Israel—Former Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to return to power, claiming a “huge vote of confidence” from voters and declaring that his coalition of conservative parties is on the cusp of an election win.

“The people want a different way. They want security,” Netanyahu said. “They want power, not weakness. ... They want diplomatic wisdom, but with firmness.”