2009 Israeli elections

The 2009 Israeli elections were held to choose members of the 18th Knesset, the country's parliament. The main outcome was a shift in political power from Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's Kadima party to Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, which won the most seats. Netanyahu formed a coalition government with other parties to secure a majority in the Knesset. The election reflected ongoing debates over security, the economy, and prospects for peace with the Palestinians. Overall, it resulted in Netanyahu becoming Prime Minister again, shaping Israel’s policies for the ensuing years.