Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid Thursday conceded defeat within the basic elections and congratulated opposition chief Netanyahu, whose coalition of right-wing events secured a snug majority in parliament to kind the following authorities and finish the political deadlock plaguing the nation.

“Mazel Tov my friend @netanyahu for your electoral success. I look forward to continuing our joint efforts to deepen the India-Israel strategic partnership,” Prime Minister Modi stated in a tweet.

Modi additionally thanked Lapid for giving precedence to the India-Israel strategic partnership.

“I hope to continue our fruitful exchange of ideas for the mutual benefit of our peoples,” Modi stated.

Mazel Tov my good friend @netanyahu on your electoral success. I sit up for persevering with our joint efforts to deepen the India-Israel strategic partnership.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 3, 2022

Modi additionally put out tweets in Hebrew with the identical message.

With 99 per cent of the ballots counted, the Netanyahu-led right-wing bloc has taken a snug lead with 64 seats within the 120-member Knesset, paving the best way for his triumphant return to energy.