Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won a landslide
victory in a primary election for leadership of the ruling Likud party.
Official results announced early Friday showed Netanyahu capturing 72 per cent of the votes, compared with 28 per cent for challenger Gideon Saar.
Earlier, Netanyahu had declared a "huge victory" via Twitter, just over an hour after polls closed
The victory means Netanyahu will lead Likud during March elections, Israel's unprecedented third election in under a year.
Read more: Israel's embattled Prime Minister Netanyahu wins landslide victory in Likud primary battle | CBC News
Official results announced early Friday showed Netanyahu capturing 72 per cent of the votes, compared with 28 per cent for challenger Gideon Saar.
Earlier, Netanyahu had declared a "huge victory" via Twitter, just over an hour after polls closed
The victory means Netanyahu will lead Likud during March elections, Israel's unprecedented third election in under a year.
Read more: Israel's embattled Prime Minister Netanyahu wins landslide victory in Likud primary battle | CBC News
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