The final results of the Israeli election show a resounding victory for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, the Associated Press reports.
Isaac Herzog, leader of the leftist Zionist Union party, has now conceded the election to Mr Netanyahu, despite exit polls suggesting the two parties had drawn a similar number of votes.
Israel's opposition leader has officially conceded in the country's hotly-contested general election.
Isaac Herzog, leader of the leftist Zionist Union party, said he had spoken to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and had congratulated him on the victory of his right-wing Likud party.
Despite exit polls showing the two parties as almost level, Mr Netanyahu has claimed a win and has invited other right-wing politicians to join him in a coalition government.
On both sides there is dealing to be done as some exit polls show Benjamin Netanyahu and Isaac Herzog neck-and-neck in the Israeli election
Netanyahu's message to undecided voters is ‘never mind the economy, if you vote for the other guy, you and your family will not be safe.’