Eisenkot Vows to Form Alternative Government Despite No Majority

Despite Eisenkot's declarations, preliminary data from the Central Elections Committee shows his party securing 21 Knesset seats, representing 16.21% of the vote. Neither major political bloc has secured the 61-seat majority needed to form a government independently, with the opposition parties holding 48 seats, Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc holding 53 seats, and Arab parties holding 19 seats.

Eisenkot declared Benjamin Netanyahu to be a transitional prime minister without a mandate or trust, while urging security and public service leaders to support his efforts. Eisenkot stated that he has already begun negotiations and preparations to establish an alternative government, even though the opposition bloc currently lacks a majority. The final election results are scheduled to be presented to President Isaac Herzog next week to initiate formal consultations.