Netanyahu, Gantz both declare victory as exit polls split





New Right tells supporters: We’ll pass threshold, don’t worry

The New Right’s Naftali Bennett expresses optimism his party will clear the electoral threshold, after exit polls indicated the party will not enter the Knesset.
“Friends, don’t be discouraged. Leadership is tested in difficult moments. We have patience, faith, and nerves of steel. The New Right will pass, and will pass nicely,” Bennett tweets.
He predicts the soldiers’ votes will boost the party.


Netanyahu declares ‘clear victory’ for right-wing bloc

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares victory for right-wing parties, following the exit polls.
“The right-wing bloc led by Likud won a clear victory. I thank the citizens of Israel for your trust. I will start assembling a right-wing government with our natural partners this very evening,” he tweets.


Gantz’s Blue and White declares victory

Blue and White is also declaring victory.
“We won! The Israeli public has had its say!” the party leaders Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid say.