With 81 per cent of votes counted, Likud holds seven-seat lead over Zionist Union. With 81 percent of precincts reporting before dawn on Wednesday, the Likud holds a seven-seat edge over Zionist Union. According to the official up-to-the-minute tally, Likud wins 31 seats while Zionist Union comes in second at 24 seats. The parties that… Read More Obamas bid to oust Netanyahu failed