Benjamin Netanyahu is inches away from becoming the new prime minister of Israel. Thursday's vote count revealed that he holds a nearly unassailable lead over his opponent Prime Minister Yair Lapid.

With over 90% votes counted, Netanyahu on course to become Israel PM

The Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu presented his new unity government to Parliament ending more than a year of political deadlock. Netanyahu also will be going on a trial in a week on corruption charges.

Unity government in Israel before Netanyahu's trail: Netanyahu-Gantz join hands

Israel has emerged as the country where there is a possibility of the fourth election in just 12 months. PM Benjamin Netanyahu and former army chief Benjamin Gantz have agreed for a unity government for three years. Watch report.

Israel: Netanyahu to fight graft charges as PM, Gantz, Netanyahu to rotate as PM