Gadi Eisenkot

Avigdor Lieberman rejected joining any coalition with Arab parties following Gadi Eisenkot's remarks, while opposition leader Yair Lapid called for patience amid ongoing government formation efforts.

A comprehensive municipal analysis of Israel's voting patterns reveals stark political polarization, with right-wing and change blocs dominating contrasting geographic strongholds.

Iran is bracing for a potential joint US-Israeli military strike following upcoming midterms, as regional tensions escalate over infrastructure and nuclear threats.

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Knesset election results point to a political deadlock, with the impending battle over the Arranging Committee emerging as a critical power struggle between rival blocs before a government is formed.

Final election results reveal no bloc has a majority to form a government, prompting protests and calls from activists and politicians for a Jewish-Arab coalition.

Final election seat allocations show surplus vote agreements cost Netanyahu's bloc a mandate. Meanwhile, the Norwegian Law may temporarily bring Effi Nave into the Knesset.

Local authority leaders Haim Bibas and Shay Hajaj called for a broad national unity government after election results left neither political bloc with a parliamentary majority.

The Shin Bet stated its ongoing electoral integrity probe is targeted, dismissing foreign interference concerns while leaders including Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Lapid received briefings.

United Torah Judaism is reportedly considering supporting Gadi Eisenkot in a minority government arrangement, signaling potential cracks in its alliance with Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing political gridlock.

Modi'in Mayor Haim Bibas called for a broad national unity government anchored by Likud and Gadi Eisenkot following inconclusive election results, warning against foreign funding and political extremism.

A Shin Bet corruption investigation intersects with Israel's coalition talks as Likud pushes for a unity government while rejecting cooperation with Arab parties.

As Knesset vote counting reaches 91%, cultural figures urge the change bloc to form a partnership with Arab parties. Meanwhile, Likud leads with 26 mandates and Yashar holds 21.

Northern Israeli border communities faced disappointment in the 26th Knesset elections as prominent local candidates failed to secure realistic spots on major party lists.

Election night exit polls showed Likud climbing to 27 mandates and Netanyahu's bloc reaching 52 seats, remaining without a governing majority amid high viewer engagement.

Opposition leaders in Israel are holding strategic talks to unseat Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. With 93 percent of votes counted, neither political bloc has secured a clear majority to form a government.

Dimona Mayor Beni Biton urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Lieberman, and Naftali Bennett. As election results show a deadlock with neither bloc reaching 61 seats, President Isaac Herzog called on parties to prevent another election.

Iranian media reacted to Israel's election results with varied coverage, ranging from reports on a political deadlock to conspiracy theories and claims of electoral fraud.

Defense Minister Israel Katz criticized Gadi Eisenkot's post-election speech as undemocratic, after Eisenkot urged security chiefs to defy political directives.

Following the 26th Knesset elections, the change bloc is negotiating potential leadership changes in the parliament while awaiting the final count of 650,000 double-envelope votes.

Following inconclusive election results, Israeli President Isaac Herzog urged political leaders to approach coalition talks with an open mind to prevent another election.

Julius Baer warns of short-term volatility in Israeli assets following inconclusive election results and coalition stalemates. Analysts note strong macroeconomic fundamentals will help cushion domestic markets.

Data from the 26th Knesset elections shows affluent Israeli localities favoring the anti-Netanyahu bloc, while Netanyahu's camp gained stronger support in lower socioeconomic clusters.

Israeli real estate stocks surged over the past month, outperforming the benchmark index by 5% as rising poll numbers suggest a potential change in government, supported by recent interest rate cuts.

Early official results from Israel's 26th Knesset elections show Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leading as over two million votes are counted, with coalition negotiations underway.

An analysis of X posts from Israeli political leaders reveals that national security dominates pre-election discourse while economic issues largely fade from the public agenda.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the threat from Iran remains unresolved as US reports indicate preparations for a potential intense military campaign following upcoming midterm elections.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's campaign is preparing a victory speech centered on Likud remaining the largest party, while opposition leaders ready rival claims.

Channel 13's final pre-election poll gave Likud 19 seats, but election night updates surged the figure to 27. Pollster Shmuel Rosner explained that satellite parties underperformed while Likud strengthened significantly.

Arab media outlets analyzed Israeli exit polls as a blow to Benjamin Netanyahu, though they differed on whether the results signal a definitive shift in power or a prolonged political stalemate.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party won six seats in exit polls as the Netanyahu bloc dropped to 50 seats. Ben Gvir warned against a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot.

Israeli politicians reacted to exit polls on Tuesday, with Likud Minister Miki Zohar warning against a government backed by Arab parties, while opposition figures urged the swift formation of a new coalition following a projected drop in Netanyahu's bloc mandates.

International media outlets featured Israel's election exit polls prominently, reporting a political deadlock and a tight race between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot's bloc.

Israeli TV networks clashed over exit poll projections as Channel 13 omitted Channel 14's data showing 30 mandates for Likud. Pollster Shlomo Filber defended his figures, pointing to expected results in right-wing strongholds.

Israeli political leaders react to exit polls, with Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid citing a lack of confidence in Benjamin Netanyahu, while Gideon Sa'ar urges caution.

Tension rises at Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party headquarters in Tel Aviv as high Arab voter turnout creates a political deadlock ahead of exit polls.

Israeli elections featured prominently on the front pages of major international newspapers on Tuesday, with global media analyzing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political survival prospects and the likelihood of a deadlocked parliament.

Severe floods and highway closures in southern Israel have trapped voters on Tuesday, prompting political parties to petition the Central Election Committee for extended voting hours.

Likud, Otzma Yehudit, and Shas urged Central Election Committee Chairman Noam Solberg to extend voting hours nationwide due to heavy turnout and rain, a move opposed by Gadi Eisenkot.

Israelis voted on Tuesday in elections held over three years after the October 7 massacre, with voters showing deep divisions between Likud and the change bloc across Ofakim and Kiryat Shmona.

Attorney Daniel Cohen criticized Avigdor Lieberman over past coalition funding, while Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot cast his ballot in Herzliya ahead of the Knesset elections. Meanwhile, police detained a man carrying a knife near HaDemokratim leader Yair Golan in Tel Aviv.

Israel's 26th Knesset elections see strong turnout with 31.5% voting by midday, a surge in Bedouin communities, and 48% participation among IDF troops as political leaders cast their ballots.

Families of hostages and opposition figures criticize Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on election day, demanding a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 disaster and a change in leadership.

Israel votes in a polarized election as media networks report sharply conflicting poll results. Campaign manager Ronen Manelis urged high voter turnout and patience amid long queues.

The Israeli Communist Party (Maki) ranks as the Knesset's second-richest party, owning 32 real estate properties across Israel valued at millions of shekels, providing steady operational bases and rental income.

Millions of Israelis vote in the 26th Knesset elections as polling stations open nationwide. Recent poll averages indicate a tight 4.5 mandate gap between major blocs.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared himself the primary representative of the Ethiopian-Israeli community during a media interview, urging voters to support Likud and avoid splitting the right-wing bloc ahead of the elections.

Rising tensions between Turkey and Israel spark serious concern in Washington over a potential military clash, as US officials warn of miscalculation amid the ongoing war of words between leaders.

The distribution of an uncredited magazine in Tel Aviv and Rishon LeZion hours before the 26th Knesset elections has ignited a debate over campaign transparency and political propaganda rules in Israel.

MK Matan Kahana announced that the Yashar! party is in contact with potential Likud defectors, highlighting potential coalition vulnerabilities.