Benjamin Netanyahu holds solid lead in Israeli election, exit polls show

Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party appeared to have won by far the most seats in Israel’s election, according to early exit polls, and was just one seat short of the number needed for a majority Right-wing government. The exit polls suggested Mr Netanyahu’s party had won around 37 seats compared to around 33 seats for Blue White, the centrist party led by Benny Gantz, a former army general. If confirmed, the results would mark a striking comeback for Mr Netanyahu, who was trailin