Gadi Eisenkot Emerges as Leading Candidate to Form Israeli Government

Gadi Eisenkot is the primary candidate to attempt government formation in Israel after the religious party United Torah Judaism declined to recommend Netanyahu.

President Isaac Herzog is holding consultations to choose a mandate holder, while Eisenkot seeks to unify the nation amid ongoing conflict.

The new parliament remains deeply polarized, with Eisenkot's and Netanyahu's blocs holding 48 and 53 seats respectively, leaving the formation outcome uncertain.