With no majority, what options remain for Israel's Netanyahu, Eisenkot?
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot are each exploring paths to form a government after failing to win a majority in Israel’s election. Possible outcomes include coalition deals with smaller parties, a fragile minority government, or a return to the polls.
Key Points
- Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot secured the 61 seats needed to form a parliamentary majority in Israel.
- Netanyahu would need support from opposition parties, but several potential partners have already rejected or complicated the idea.
- Eisenkot could try to build a minority government with outside support from Arab parties or defectors from Netanyahu’s camp.
- If no coalition is formed, Israel may have to hold another election.
