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'Likud largest party, Iran weaker than ever': Netanyahu in first speech after Israel election

Netanyahu told Likud supporters his party is the largest and the right-wing bloc has a "decisive majority", though exit polls show no clear winner. He also said Israel has a one-time chance to defeat Iran.

5 min read Oct 28, 2026 09:08 AM IST First published on: Oct 28, 2026 at 09:08 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to his supporters at Likud party headquarters in Jerusalem after the release of the first exit poll results in Israel's general election. (Photo: AP)

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told cheering supporters in Jerusalem early on Wednesday, October 28, that his Likud party is the largest in Israel and that the right-wing bloc has won a “decisive majority”.

The Israeli leader was speaking at Likud’s election night event just after 3am local time in his first public appearance since counting began.…