The night drama that accompanied Netanyahu: Behind the scenes of the drama at Likud headquarters

An i24NEWS magazine reporter describes the atmosphere at Likud headquarters on election night. Most polls predicted poor results for Likud, but as the night progressed the data changed. Netanyahu delivered a short and sobering speech in the early morning hours.

An i24NEWS magazine reporter describes the atmosphere at Likud headquarters on election night, focusing on the activists' feelings and the wait for Benjamin Netanyahu's speech. Most polls predicted poor results for Likud, but as the night progressed the data changed and optimism returned. Netanyahu delivered a short and sobering speech in the early morning hours. The article quotes a Likud activist who expressed concern about low voter turnout but later reported a surge in voting. It also notes the presence of international media, including a channel broadcasting in Persian, and Iranian interest in the results.