Parties comprising 67 MKs in the 120-seat Knesset have told President Rivlin they back Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will form the next government. After Kulanu and Israel Beitenu told president Reuven Rivlin that they recommend Netanyahu be asked to form the next government, the prime minister now has the backing of 67 MKs in the 120-seat Knesset.
In addition to his 30-strong Likud party, Netanyahu also has the support of Shas, United Torah Judaism and Habayit Hayehudi.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on March 23, 2015
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