Gadi Eisenkot vs Netanyahu: Who Will Form Israel's Next Government?

Israel's election has opened the door to a dramatic political realignment. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot now appears best placed to form the next government, backed by Arab-led parties that hold the balance of power in the Knesset. With Benjamin Netanyahu reduced to just 46 supporters and his allegations of election fraud dismissed by authorities, the focus shifts to coalition arithmetic. Can Eisenkot turn parliamentary backing into a working government, or is Israel headed for yet another election and another chapter of political deadlock?

Israel's election has opened the door to a dramatic political realignment. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot now appears best placed to form the next government, backed by Arab-led parties that hold the balance of power in the Knesset. With Benjamin Netanyahu reduced to just 46 supporters and his allegations of election fraud dismissed by authorities, the focus shifts to coalition arithmetic. Can Eisenkot turn parliamentary backing into a working government, or is Israel headed for yet another election and another chapter of political deadlock?