Official results are being counted the morning after the Israeli elections and show Benjamin Netanyahu poised to lead a majority government with 69 seats after 62% of the votes counted Follow our liveblog for news and analysis as the results are counted: https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/politics/1667365936-liveblog-netanyahu-poised-for-comeback-as-israeli-pm | i24NEWS English

‘There are some very difficult decisions ahead of the Israeli government, and in front of Hamas’ Negotiator in the Shalit exchange Gershon Baskin assesses the chances for a deal and the politics involved in getting it approved | i24NEWS English