Netanyahu's Likud party snatches a surprise victory after coming back from behind in Israeli elections. Full Story: By all accounts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party were heading for a fall in Israel's elections. On Wednesday the picture was a complete turnaround as he scooped a fourth term in office. A four-day pre-election blitz with a clear hard shift to the right appears to have helped shore up his own party support and win over right-wing and nationalist parties. [Elisha Sand, Voter]: "I'm very happy with the election results. I myself voted for Bennett and I'm very happy that we have a right-wing Knessett." [Judi Kolp-Rubin, Tel Aviv Resident]: "The world was against him and the country was against him - much of the country - but he did it and I think that it's great." [Mori Amitay, Tel Aviv Resident]: "I'm very happy that people of Israel decided right and I hope that Netanyahu will create a good government and will be able to continue what he did i... ( More) | 
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