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Embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared victory in a leadership primary in his right-wing Likud party Friday, ensuring he will lead it into March elections.
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"A huge win! Thank you to Likud members for their trust, support and love," Netanyahu tweeted an hour after polls closed.
Initial results showed Netanyahu comfortably beating rival Gideon Saar, though a final tally was expected to take several hours.
"With God's and your help, I will lead Likud to a big victory in the upcoming elections and we will continue to lead the State of Israel to unprecedented achievements," Netanyahu added.
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