Israel’s Netanyahu Appears to Hold Lead in Election
Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara cast their ballots during Israeli elections in Jerusalem, on Nov. 1, 2022. Maya Alleruzzo/AP Photo
JERUSALEM—Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to hold a narrow lead early Wednesday in Israeli elections, according to exit polls, potentially paving the way for a return to power.
The exit polls were preliminary, and the final results could change as votes are tallied.