Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid conceded defeat on Thursday within the basic elections and congratulated opposition chief Netanyahu, whose coalition of right-wing events secured a snug majority in parliament to type the following authorities and finish the political impasse within the nation.
“Majal 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 prioritizing the India-Israel strategic partnership.
“I look forward to continuing the fruitful exchange of ideas for the mutual benefit of our people,” Modi stated.
mazal tov my good friend @netanyahu I look ahead to persevering with our joint efforts to deepen the India-Israel strategic partnership on your electoral success.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 3 November 2022
Modi additionally tweeted in Hebrew with the identical message.
With 99 % of the ballots counted, the Netanyahu-led right-wing bloc has comfortably taken a lead with 64 seats within the 120-member Knesset, paving the best way for his triumphant return to energy.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS