Kachol Lavan edges ahead of Likud in 91pc vote count. Neither holds majority

According to 91pc count of the votes in Israel’s general election on Sept. 17 Benny Gantz’s Kahol Lavon advances slightly to 26.3pc of the vote, a hair ahead of Binyamin Netanyahu’s 25.7pc. With fellow right-wing parties, Netanyanu garners 55 Knesset seats (out of 120) and Gantz 56 for a left-of center cabinet, creating a standoff. Neither can form a government without the other and so President Reuven Riviin, after consultations with party leaders, is expected to call on the two leading parties to form a national unity government. Negotiations are likely to lead to the premiership rotating between Netanyahu and Gantz. Final results not expected before Thursday when the soldiers ballots are in.

The Joint Arab List appears to have gained strength with 13-15 seats (instead of its current 11), while Yisrael Beitenu headed by Avigdor Lieberman (who spoiled Netanyahu’s attempt to form a government after the April election) has also profited (from 6 to 8-9).

Central committee figures after 90.4% tally:

Kachol Lavan 25.66pc – 32 seats.

Likud 25.03pc – 31 seats.

Joint (Arab) List 10.71pc – 13 seats

Shas 7.56pc – 9 seats

United Torah 6.25pc – 8 seats

Yisrael Beitenu 7.11pc – 9 seats

Yemina 5.73pc – 7 seats

Labor-Gesher 4.81pc – 6 seats

Democratic Union 4.30pc – 5 seats

Netanyahu appearing before his party activists early Wednesday said he would negotiate with fellow party leaders for the formation of a strong pro-Zionist government and prevent the rise of an anti-Zionist administration. He defined this as an government which relied for its majority on the Arab parliamentary faction, whose leaders, he said, refuse to recognize the state of Israel and who support its enemies. But according to partial results, Netanyahu stressed, a narrow right-wing government with a 61-member majority must be ruled out. The final results are still awaited later Wednesday.
Gantz responding to partial results pledged to strive for a unity government that represented the will of the majority. He did not repeat his campaign pledge of a “secular government.”. Netanyahu had not achieved his objective, said Gantz, but Kachol Lavan (Blue-White) had justified its fundamental idea in a big way and was here to stay.

DEBKAfile reported Tuesday night:

Three sample polls from Israel’s national election on Tuesday deny incumbent Prime Minister/Defense Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his Likud list a majority bloc of 61 Knesset members for leading another a right-wing government. Real results will not be known until Wednesday. The two largest parties Likud and Blue White are are too close to call.

Neither the right-wing bloc led by the prime minister nor the rival center-left Kachol Lavan (Blue-White) headed by Benny Gantz have enough support to form a majority government, without crossovers.


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84 thoughts on “Kachol Lavan edges ahead of Likud in 91pc vote count. Neither holds majority

  • Sep 17, 2019 @ 22:30 at 22:30
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    I am sad to see Bibi go… But I have to be honest. I really welcome Gantz. A refreshing Israel. And to rebuild Israel with nice Israelis and Jews. And a bit more appreciation and equality for people that are not Jews also. A bit more like what the Torah describes actually. – Going too far too the left or going too the right can lead a nation to severe issues. Appreciate the service Bibi has done. But I have had enough of racism. I know that God can work through anyone or anything. And not exclusively Jews or Israelis exactly… So this is going to be great for Israel. ?? Congratulations!

    • Sep 17, 2019 @ 22:52 at 22:52
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      This is very good for the country and will help to get all Israelis working for the good of the country.

      We have for far to long allowed a part of our population to sit at home unproductivly and feed off the State. Now they are going to have to contribute and serve in the IDF.

      This is going to make the nation stronger and instill a sense of responsibility and a work ethic in these communities.

      Shalom

      • Sep 18, 2019 @ 8:47 at 8:47
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        Well, I want to congratulate all Israel on a successful vote. 64% turn out !! More than America ever turned out. No matter,Israelis voted for the party they felt was best for Israel,not America,Sean Hannity or Mark Levine,but Israel. I have such a respect for you! Nothing but love! Can’t wait to visit you.

        • Sep 18, 2019 @ 9:45 at 9:45
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          It seems you like to bash the USA. Without the USA backing you up … the modern State of Israel would have disappeared decades ago.

          • Sep 18, 2019 @ 18:15 at 18:15
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            And it is the American Evangelicals who will prevent Israel from giving away everything for a false agreement with Abbas that isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.

          • Sep 22, 2019 @ 8:06 at 8:06
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            actually israel had nuke bombs in the 67 war cairo and damascus would just be finished rebuilding in 1990 it is in idf doctrine the samson option look li up

        • Sep 18, 2019 @ 10:52 at 10:52
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          Huh? Which universe are you in? Figs from Breaking Israel

          Israelis with the right to vote: 6,394,030

          Israelis who voted: 2,237,073 (34.99%)

          Valid ballots cast: 2,224,667

          Invalid ballots: 12,406

          So only 35% voted if this is true – wh. surprises me and would actually denote a low-participation democracy.

          • Sep 18, 2019 @ 11:14 at 11:14
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            @anon,

            Are you sure your stats are authentic?

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 9:25 at 9:25
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      Awesome

      • Sep 18, 2019 @ 11:28 at 11:28
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        Not supporting Bibi is a big mistake. The other party relies on terrorist and you know what this will lead.

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 12:47 at 12:47
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    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 18:32 at 18:32
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      get lost

  • Sep 17, 2019 @ 22:53 at 22:53
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    Reading the Old Testament, I find the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob to be very biased. I would want someone to lead Israel who relies on the God of Israel. Messiah returning soon to Israel. Know Him!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 10:51 at 10:51
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      “Messiah returning soon to Israel. Know Him!

      @ “Me”,

      When the proper time comes, we’ll all get to see who ACTUALLY does it.

  • Sep 17, 2019 @ 22:59 at 22:59
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    This is the feast of the only democracy in the Middle East; Although he has not succeeded as he deserves, without a doubt, Benyamin Netanyahu is one of the great Jewish heroes and has much to do, still, for his people and his people. The “new” that come now, are in charge of guiding the Jewish people towards victory, because the war goes on and on until it crushes the Persian murderers …
    You are Israel! You are the overwhelming force against Islamic killers! Show Europe, Oh Jerusalem, that you will not let yourself be killed by the Mohammedan scum! The same anti-Jewish garbage they have welcomed in Brussels! The same Islamic killers who are on a war footing across the planet!
    It’s time to fight …
    Israel will prevail.

    • Sep 17, 2019 @ 23:12 at 23:12
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      Mate you sound like you need to calm down and go get some fresh air. Racist ravings like just going to get you into trouble.

      You talk like that here in Ausi and they sure to send you for some professional care

      • Sep 18, 2019 @ 0:37 at 0:37
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        ausi the land that slaughtered there native population when exiled by britan BECKER lives in ISRAEL we have our own country back and can say any damm thing we want mate we are not 3rd rate citizens of europe anymore

      • Sep 18, 2019 @ 5:30 at 5:30
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        The Chinese and Muslims tell cowardly Aussies what to do.

        • Sep 18, 2019 @ 12:06 at 12:06
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          “…The Chinese and Muslims tell cowardly Aussies what to do.” As an Australian I KNOW This is the TRUTH.

  • Sep 17, 2019 @ 23:03 at 23:03
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    Ye Mate we call people like that buldgers here in Ausi. Best you put the boot into them hard and often or they going to bleed you dry.

    A stint in the army will do them good and help turn them into productive men.

  • Sep 17, 2019 @ 23:09 at 23:09
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    Mate you sound like you need to calm down and go get some fresh air. Racist ravings like just going to get you into trouble.

    You talk like that here in Ausi and they sure to send you for some professional care.

  • Sep 17, 2019 @ 23:21 at 23:21
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    New time come I’m sure you will find right item in telmud for this with exact number

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 11:26 at 11:26
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      “New time come I’m sure you will find right item in telmud for this with exact number”

      The term you used: “telmud” sounds like a cell phone protocol more than anything else!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 0:05 at 0:05
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    very very well
    nobody has a maority in israel, the country is now again instable
    once again an evidence, that jews do not deserve to have own state

    the the true president of srael , is the Mahmud Abbas der presdent of palestine

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 11:33 at 11:33
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      “————–Mahmud Abbas der presdent of palestine”

      @ “abbas the president of palestine”,

      It looks like you (accidentally of course) let some of that German slip out: now it’s confirmed where you’re coming from!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 0:38 at 0:38
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    ausi the land that slaughtered there native population when exiled by britan BECKER lives in ISRAEL we have our own country back and can say any damm thing we want mate we are not 3rd rate citizens of europe anymore

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 1:05 at 1:05
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      Hate speach is hate speech regardless of where you are. Jews are always the first to complain and yet you behave like this?

      Hopefully the change in government will being about some much needed enlightenment. The religious right have done you no favors and rolling back their influence will help your society to heal.

      • Sep 18, 2019 @ 11:43 at 11:43
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        “Hate speach is hate speech regardless of where you are. Jews are always the first to complain and yet you behave like this?

        Hopefully the change in government will being about some much needed enlightenment. The religious right have done you no favors and rolling back their influence will help your society to heal.”

        @Angela,

        I bet what ever “society” you’re from must have a lot of healing to do and your hypocritical comment must certainly make you feel better about it.

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 0:45 at 0:45
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    Bibi should call for an international probe headed by President Trump to adjust this results. Blue White should be designated organization of terror and promptly bombed or nuked.

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 0:47 at 0:47
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    I suspect Russian involvment. Bibi should be ready to pul the triger and unleas the IDF on Blue White supporters.

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 1:21 at 1:21
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      Lol you don’t have the guts or the support to do anything. WE WON YOU LOST ?

      Bibi is heading to prison and you freeloading Jews are going to have to learn to do a days work, and that is the end of it.

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 11:48 at 11:48
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      “Bibi should call for an international probe headed by President Trump to adjust this results. Blue White should be designated organization of terror and promptly bombed or nuked.”

      “I suspect Russian involvment. Bibi should be ready to pul the triger and unleas the IDF on Blue White supporters.”

      Based on those 2 comments, is it any wonder that you feel the need to call yourself “Anonymous” ?

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 0:47 at 0:47
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    We should rise up and support BIBI!!!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 1:15 at 1:15
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      Bibi will lose his immunity and most likely end up in prison. Good riddance to a fat little shmuck that that looked out for himself for than his country.

      • Sep 18, 2019 @ 11:56 at 11:56
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        “Bibi will lose his immunity and most likely end up in prison. Good riddance to a fat little shmuck that that looked out for himself for than his country.”

        @Raphael,

        Uganda…………………………………..1976 ???

        • Sep 18, 2019 @ 15:52 at 15:52
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          oH! I forgot about that! says raphael …this is the END of Israel.. you will see… they shun the ONLY person at this time that can effectively lead..a gift to all enemies…they will be salivating over this…

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 0:48 at 0:48
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    I know! I know!

    Bibi should deliver a CRUSHING RESPONSE to Blue White!!! They should be treated like Iranian scum!!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 1:12 at 1:12
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      You crazy fools are talking about starting a civil war.

      Best you get some professional help. You lost exactly because of this exact type of extremist ideology. So man up and move on before you go do something that you will regret.

      Shalom

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 0:49 at 0:49
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    I still believe in Bibi!! He has amerikan friends and Putin likes him too!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 1:01 at 1:01
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    Vallahu ğalibun ala emrihi velakinne ekserannasi la yağlemuun

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 1:32 at 1:32
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    Liberman promised on Tuesday night that his party would fulfil its campaign vow to ensure the establishment of a national unity government without the ultra-Orthodox and religious-Zionist parties.

    Time to get a job you freeloaders

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 1:39 at 1:39
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      This is very good for us, very good for Israelis future

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 1:50 at 1:50
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      This is wonderful really wonderful news.

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 2:34 at 2:34
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      Liberman is going to give Israel a good deworming and the country is going to be so much the better for it.

      More freedom, less waste of state funds, everyone working together for the good of the country.

      The only losers are those that have been taking advantage of us and abusing their influence. No more after this

      • Sep 18, 2019 @ 2:38 at 2:38
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        Well said

        Shalom

      • Sep 18, 2019 @ 3:28 at 3:28
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        Yes no more religious nonsense, we should be free to pursue our faith in our own way.

        No more handouts to people who refuse to integrate and function in a modern society. Either get a job or I’m sure that we can find government jobs for you. No work no food, dont like it leave and go freeload somewhere else.

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 2:03 at 2:03
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    Very good result for Israel if this happens. But Bibi is not going to go easily, no immunity means prosecution which will likely send him to prison.

    So we are in for a very interesting hand over or NOT of power. I hope that everything runs smoothly and no foolish actions are taken by anyone.

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 4:26 at 4:26
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    I strongly support BIBI. He should call on AllAllies of Israel to bomb, nuke and cruise missile everyone and anyone!! GO BIBI!! GO IDF!!!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 4:41 at 4:41
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      You sound like a insane religious jew. Best go back to school because your handouts are going to soon come to a end.

      Though in your case you could always claim mental illness and probably continue to get your state support.

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 4:58 at 4:58
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    Israel’s days are numbered, they don’t believe in their G-D, who kept his side of the bargain! Everything will be taken away from you Israel, only Jerusalem will be spared, 2/3rds of you will perish – Zechariah

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 12:03 at 12:03
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      @ “The Future”,

      It’s time over due for you to send your crystal ball out for calibration!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 16:43 at 16:43
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      Present Israel only is numbered. When the God’s Son, the Jewish Messiah, destroys the Northern Confederacy at Armageddon, (Ezek. 38) which will invade Israel soon, it will take the Israelis 7 months to bury the dead Russians, Persians, and other Muslim and Catholic invaders which support Putin (Ezek. 39).
      Then there will be peace and righteousness in the whole world.
      ‘Pray for the peace of Jerusalem, they shall prosper that love Thee’

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 6:11 at 6:11
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    Bibi will rise up from the ashes. He has friends. President Putin will help him. President Trump will send some soldiers. All will be good.

    Blue White should be all arrested. IDF stands behind Bibi. The army will take control and Bibi will be the Chief in charge. Any insubordinance will be met with stern punishment. Heavy jail time or confiscation of Israeli citizenship.

    Enough is enough! BIBI IS THE CHOSEN ONE!!!!

    CRUSHING RESPONSE IS COMING FOR YOU!!!!

    President Trump WE ARE COUNTING ON YOUR MARINES AND CRUISE MISSILES!!!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 6:12 at 6:12
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      Yeah! Couldn;t agree more. Yanks need to step in!!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 6:13 at 6:13
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      Debka Exclusive with MY SUBSCRIPTION revealed the deep connection Bibi has with Putin. They will think of a plan!!! They are friends. Putin is a friend!!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 12:06 at 12:06
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      @ Anonymous,

      It’s become apparent that you forgot to take your MEDS…………………….again!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 6:13 at 6:13
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    Lol, not voting for Bibi is what not following the Messiah? Is Bibi G-d? You religious nutjobs what is wrong with you?

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 6:16 at 6:16
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    Bibi should call on the coalition forces and install a military rule!! Arm all supporters and send all others to gaza, syria nad iran. ISRAEL FOR ISRAELIS!! NO TRAITORS!!!!!!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 6:18 at 6:18
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    BIBI IS THE CHOSEN ONE!!

    ONLY IDIOTS THAT ARE NOT REAL JEWS VOTED AGAINST HIM. JAIL IS COMING FOR YOU TRAITORS!!!!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 8:56 at 8:56
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    Congratulations on a successful vote! 64% turn out is more than we here in the U.S. have ever done. Israelis have voted for the party that is good for Israel,not America Donald Trump,Sean Hannity,or Mark Levin.But for Israel! Nothing but respect. Can’t wait to visit you !!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 11:38 at 11:38
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      Bs , big mistake if Bibi will not win

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 14:04 at 14:04
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    Bibi time to leave gracefully was many years ago. There was a time that he did good and was positive for Israel. Not any longer. He needs to go and take the knuckle dragging haredi freeloaders with him, they do no good for a modern and successful Israel.

    Shalom

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 14:10 at 14:10
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    DEBKA EXCLUSIVE

    CRUSHING RESPONSE will be abbounced by Bibi today at 17.00

    Military government installed with BIBI the SUpreme Commander in Charge. IDF on the streets with MARTIAL RULE!

    We will get to the bottom of this falsified ‘elections’ Chinese and Iranian intervention strongly suspected. F35’s are readying to strike all that moves. All NUKES on RED ALERT.

    WE WILL SHOW YOU WHAT BIBI MEANS!!

    Let’s get out on the streets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 14:51 at 14:51
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      Israel Election Results: Netanyahu’s Bloc Fails to Secure Majority as 91% of Votes Counted

      Time to get a job and join the real world and make a positive contribution to the country. Soon you will be serving in the IDF so time to toughen up and become real men not these useless little things that demand religions laws but who are unwilling to serve or work, but only to happy to take take take.

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 14:58 at 14:58
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      Lol, i guess that it must really be a RED ALERT for these bottom feeders.
      The parasite flush is going to remove all these religions laws and your handouts.

      Get ready to WORK!!! So cry all you want, throw your little sissy fit, but YOU LOST!!
      Israel decided to flush your kind and build a better more prosperous country so get on board or get OUT!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 16:40 at 16:40
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      This is very poor planning on your part.

      You should have selected your Messiah already and then you would have goy slaves to be doing all the work for you. BUT no Messiah so no slaves so now you are going to have to do the work yourself and stop feeding off those that work.

      What kabbala not working? Better check the chicken entrails for advice lol, and you want to tell us what to do and how to live our lives?

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 15:51 at 15:51
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    I’m glad to see the US form of rigging elections is practiced in Israel too.
    First: You make the election seem like it’s too close to call.
    1b: If you allow exit polling, you fake that too, easy peasy, in the US, they just don’t allow it anymore because they’re too dumb to know how to use it to their advantage, they keep on showing over 2% variance of reported results, which all studies show: faked/rigged elections…
    Second: You just declare the person you want to win irrespective of the voting outcome.
    Three: You never allow a disinterested third party or org to audit the election results or election system.

    Just like home! For smart people, you don’t act very smart.

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 17:06 at 17:06
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    This is very poor planning on your part.

    You should have selected your Messiah already and then you would have goy slaves to be doing all the work for you. BUT no Messiah so no slaves so now you are going to have to do the work yourself and stop feeding off those that work.

    What kabbala not working? Better check the chicken entrails for advice lol, and you want to tell us what to do and how to live our lives?

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 18:05 at 18:05
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    Yanks are TRAITORS!!! TRUMP A LIAR!!!

    HE PROMISED TO BE THE BEST FRIEND OF ISRAEL!!

    How could he let this happen?? With all the intelligence and military power!!!! WHY?? WHY???????

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 18:07 at 18:07
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    I agree TRUMP deserted us in the time of GREAT NEED!

    He was acting up portraying himself as Friend sending us his bread with lowly immigrant Ivanka and some pretend new orthodox jew husband. What a joke! We should all see this manipulation!

    He should be tried at the UN for crimes against civilization!! NOBODY TOUCHES ISRAEL!! NOBODY!!!!!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 18:13 at 18:13
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    Nobody touches ISRAEL because ISRAEL is teh PINNACLE OF EVOLUTION. WE ARE GODS IN HUMAN FORM! CHOSEN GODS ABOVE ALL GODS!!!!!

    Yanks will pay for this dear.

    IDF WILL UNLEASH NUKES, CRUISE MISSILES AND EVERYTHING ELSE VERY SOON.

    A CRUSHING RESPONSE PROMISED BY GOD HIMSELF BIBI GOD!!!!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 18:47 at 18:47
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    Wait! This is no small number of votes. “Final results not expected before Thursday when the soldiers ballots are in.”

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 19:28 at 19:28
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      Yes without the Adelson KosherNostra the Bibi is DONE

      So best you all get used to your Adelson ginger stool sandwich, its KosherNostra GOOD!!!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 19:34 at 19:34
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    BIBI IS GOD ABOVE ALL GODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 19:39 at 19:39
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    Reports of street unrest in Tel Aviv!!! People are rising up!! Time to take controll for good!! CIVIL WAR!!

    LET US FIGHT FOR BIBI!!!!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 19:52 at 19:52
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    Leftist destroy everything that they touch and they would make a deal with the devil to get political power.

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 20:03 at 20:03
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      Yes to regain power Likud will need to eat the Gingers Stool!!

      Remember that its its KosherNostra GOOD!!!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 20:14 at 20:14
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    THE FINAL SELECTION MUST BE MADE. CLEANSE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL FROM INBREAD TRAITORS. ONLY TRUE CHOSEN ONES MUST REMAIN!!!!!

    BIBI IS OUR GOD!!!

    • Sep 18, 2019 @ 20:22 at 20:22
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      And Rabbi Kanievsky is his Profit err prophet and the Haredi are the chosen few having eaten of the Stool of Life and only they know the secrets of life and death!!!

      Henceforth they shall be known as Children of the Stool, the true Gingers!!!

  • Sep 18, 2019 @ 20:28 at 20:28
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    Yeah People of the Gingers Stool, lol lol.

    I dont know how you people come up with all this ???, forgive the pun. Keeping Shabbat is never going to be quite the same

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