Netanyahu and Eisenkot seek coalition after inconclusive Israeli election
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot each pledged to form a government after Tuesday’s election left both camps short of a parliamentary majority.
With about 91% of votes counted by Thursday morning, Netanyahu’s bloc was projected to take 53 seats and Eisenkot’s camp 48, according to Middle East Eye. Parties representing Palestinian citizens of Israel were projected to win 19 seats. A governing coalition requires 61 seats in the 120-member Knesset.
The election drew turnout of nearly 78%, the highest since 1999, and produced strong gains for Arab Israeli parties. Eisenkot said voters had chosen change and urged Netanyahu not to use national security for political purposes. He also ruled out bringing Arab parties into his coalition, though The Irish Times reported that a minority government supported by their votes remained possible.
Netanyahu called for a “strong government of the right” and said the “Jewish and Zionist majority must unite.” He remains caretaker prime minister while coalition negotiations proceed.
Neither leader has an evident path to a majority. Netanyahu could seek defections from opposition parties or negotiate a unity government, while Eisenkot would need support beyond his bloc. If coalition talks fail, Israel could face another election.
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