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Eisenkot Declares Victory, Vows to Form New Government

Following the exit polls for the 26th Knesset elections, Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot declared victory for the change bloc in a speech at his party headquarters in Tel Aviv. Eisenkot stated that the results show a complete lack of confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government, which was formed after the October 7th events. He urged Netanyahu to accept the vote of no confidence and retire from politics.

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01Yashar! party chairman Gadi Eisenkot declared victory for the change bloc in Tel Aviv based on preliminary election exit polls.
02Eisenkot stated the results show an absolute lack of confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his post-October 7th government.
03He urged Netanyahu to accept the vote of no confidence, retire from politics, and refrain from using security matters for political gain.
04Eisenkot vowed to establish a Zionist enlistment government committed to universal military service and the dismantling of Hamas.
05He firmly rejected the possibility of holding further elections, calling the idea a grave mistake following high voter turnout.
06Eisenkot urged security agencies and public servants to serve only the state and its citizens during the transition period.
07Political analysts noted that Eisenkot faces a complex political dilemma in forming a stable coalition without resorting to new elections.

Eisenkot vowed to act immediately to implement the public's decision, replace the Netanyahu government, and establish a Zionist enlistment government committed to universal military service. He emphasized his commitment to a conscription law, changing national priorities, bringing unifying leadership, and dismantling Hamas. He firmly rejected the possibility of holding further elections, calling it a grave mistake.

Addressing the nation's security agencies and public servants, Eisenkot cautioned them that Netanyahu was leading a caretaker government without a public mandate and urged them to serve only the state and its citizens. He also warned Netanyahu against using security matters for political gain. Political commentators noted that Eisenkot's pledge to avoid new elections while calling for Netanyahu's resignation presents a complex political challenge in forming a stable coalition.

Summarized by baba from the reports of 4 newsrooms. Updated 06:18

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