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1999 Israeli General Election Coverage
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On May 17, 1999, Israel held its 15th legislative elections. Ehud Barak defeated incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the direct prime ministerial race, while the Labor Party secured a victory over Likud in the Knesset elections.
Following the exit poll results, Benjamin Netanyahu announced his resignation from political life. The event was broadcast by Channel 1, hosted by Haim Yavin.