Israeli president calls for stronger US ties, shared military service and a full parliamentary term as Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot works to form a government.
Election
Among the 46 new members of the 26th Knesset are bereaved relatives, family members of former hostages, and reservists whose lives were shaped by the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, and the subsequent war.
Arab parties, haredi conscription and Trump complicate his coalition bid.
State President Isaac Herzog will decide on Sunday whom he will task with forming a government. Despite the clear majority in the recommendations, it remains unclear whether Gadi Eisenkot can form a viable coalition.
“The reports tonight are an earthquake for Israeli democracy,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu posted to X on Tuesday night.
Today, President Isaac Herzog will be handed the official election results. Eleven parties will enter the new Knesset – we introduce all 120 elected members of parliament.
Analyzing the complex paths forward after Israel’s recent elections, and who will have to break what promise to form a government.
Israel’s election authorities say the results stand. They have not yet said who paid for the turnout that witnesses describe in Arab communities, or what the money was meant to buy.
Witness reports intimidation in Galilee, Likud lawmaker alleges voter bribery in Negev, as Shin Bet probes suspected foreign interference.
The draft dispute threatens his oldest alliance. It also exposes the promise his rival would have to break to replace him.
