This election was a vote for Israeli sovereignty and the rule of law.

The new government will have no grace period. From an American point of view, Israel is the US’ss most important ally in the Middle East and its most worthwhile investment.

This time, the Likud leader's coalition is without Livni, Lapid, Kahlon or Gantz to stop him • The only problem is most likely to come from his own political backyard

Assuming the polls are accurate, US President Joe Biden will take a severe political beating when the Republicans win control of at least one chamber of Congress. Were it not for the candidates endorsed by former US President Donald Trump, the defeat would have been even more remarkable.

Millions of Americans cast ballots to decide the balance of power in Washington and in key state capitals.