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A Decisive Win for Netanyahu in Israel
(Wall Street Journal) Editorial - As his victory in Tuesday's election shows, Israelis still trust Benjamin Netanyahu for the job of prime minister he has held twice before. He is on a path to a coalition government as large as 65 seats, a larger majority in the Knesset than anyone saw coming, ending the political paralysis that has plagued the country since 2019. This reflects important realities in Israeli politics. Mr. Netanyahu is still considered the Israeli leader best able to deal with great powers: with Russian troops in Syria, the poisoned chalice of Chinese economic engagement, and an America that is hot and cold. The vote means Mr. Netanyahu will have a mandate he lacked in the final years of his previous turn as prime minister. That should make Israel more confident in meeting regional threats, as it remains America's most valuable ally in the region.