Netanyahu moves to form coalition government after resounding re-election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday vowed to swiftly form a new coalition government after his Likud Party won a decisive upset victory in Tuesday's elections.
"Our country's everyday reality doesn't give us the luxury for delay," Netanyahu said in a statement.
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