Jerusalem | Prime Minister Yair Lapid of Israel conceded Israel’s election on Thursday evening (Friday AEDT) to Benjamin Netanyahu, paving the way for Israel’s opposition leader to return as prime minister at the helm of one of the most right-wing governments in Israeli history.

With almost all votes counted, Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc was projected by the country’s broadcasters to win a clear majority in parliament, ensuring that Israel, after five elections in less than four years, will have a cohesive government with a steady majority for the first time since 2019.