Netanyahu Wins More Votes Than Anyone Else by Playing on Voters' Fears
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won more votes than any other politician in the election, beating expectations. The New York Times says he did it by stressing Jewish voters' concerns about Arab political power and security threats.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received more votes in the election than any other politician, The New York Times reports. The result beat expectations, and he also finished ahead of his rivals.
How he got there
According to the newspaper, Netanyahu played on the fears of Jewish voters. One area of concern was the political power of Arab citizens in Israel. The other was potential security threats. He has used this approach before, and it has worked again.
Why it matters
Netanyahu's political career has long carried controversy and baggage. Even so, he drew more votes than his competitors. That suggests his influence in Israeli politics endures.
The source text is brief. It gives no exact vote totals, seat distribution in parliament or details on forming a government, so those points are not confirmed here.
