Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid Thursday conceded defeat within the normal elections and congratulated opposition chief Netanyahu, whose coalition of right-wing events secured a snug majority in parliament to kind the following authorities and finish the political deadlock plaguing the nation.
“Mazel Tov my friend @netanyahu for your electoral success. I look forward to continuing our joint efforts to deepen the India-Israel strategic partnership,” Prime Minister Modi stated in a tweet.
Modi additionally thanked Lapid for giving precedence to the India-Israel strategic partnership.
“I hope to continue our fruitful exchange of ideas for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” Modi stated.
Mazel Tov my buddy @netanyahu to your electoral success. I look ahead to persevering with our joint efforts to deepen the India-Israel strategic partnership.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 3, 2022
Modi additionally put out tweets in Hebrew with the identical message.
With 99 per cent of the ballots counted, the Netanyahu-led right-wing bloc has taken a snug lead with 64 seats within the 120-member Knesset, paving the best way for his triumphant return to energy.