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Netanyahu claims victory
9 April 2019 20:28 BST
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Benjamin Netanyahu is now claiming victory.
"The Likud-led right bloc won a definite victory. I thank the citizens of Israel for their trust. I will start by assembling a right-wing government with our natural partners tonight," he tweeted.