Zionist Union party chief, Livni report ‘difficult morning’ after 6 seat deficit seals Likud election win

Ayelet Tsabari’s prize-winning ‘The Best Place on Earth’ gives 11 sensitive authentic snapshots of life under the radar

The election showed that most voters agree with Netanyahu that life itself is more important than quality of life

Jewish support for Netanyahu was both ‘significant’ and ‘tragic’, says the party’s chairman, Ayman Odeh

But liberal J Street expresses disappointment over PM’s victory, blasting his rejection of a Palestinian state

US to ‘evaluate’ stance on peace after PM rejects Palestinian state; White House voices ‘deep concern’ over his comments on Arabs

Likud looking to quickly form right-religious ruling government after gaining 30 seats to Zionist Union’s 24 with 99% of votes counted; Kulanu head speaks to Netanyahu as coalition talks get underway; Meretz leader says she’ll resign if party sinks below four mandates

The rightwing victory heralds a dark and frightening future — and there is one simple reason it happened