Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed strong interest in forming a broad national unity government with major opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot following a post-election coalition deadlock in the Knesset.
According to reports published by Israel's Kan Public Broadcaster and statements from close political allies, neither major political bloc secured the 61-seat majority needed to form a government in the 120-seat Knesset. Netanyahu’s Likud-led right-wing coalition holds 53 seats, while Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar Party and associated opposition factions control 49 seats. Although the opposition could mathematically reach a majority by combining forces with Arab political parties holding 19 seats, several key center-right leaders within Eisenkot's alliance refuse to rely on Arab factions for government stability.
Read nextNetanyahu Urges Trump to Launch Strikes on Iran Immediately After US Midterm ElectionsTo break the political stalemate, Netanyahu’s allies—including former Dimona Mayor Beni Biton—confirmed that Netanyahu is genuinely seeking a national unity government rather than deploying electoral tactics. The proposed power-sharing framework identifies Israeli President Isaac Herzog and US President Donald Trump as potential guarantors to ensure stability. This comes amid reports that US President Donald Trump has encouraged Israeli leaders to assemble a stable, moderate unity government while excluding far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir.
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