Right-wing parties backing Netanyahu seen holding majority
Netanyahu facing possible corruption indictment
Election seen as referendum on Netanyahu's reign
Jerusalem | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office despite running neck-and-neck with his challenger Benny Gantz, the country's three main television channels said on Wednesday.
With 97 per cent of the votes counted, neither of the candidates' parties had captured a ruling majority, but Netanyahu was clearly in a strong position to form a coalition government with other right-wing factions that have backed him.
