Gadi Eisenkot
Eisenkot must beat Netanyahu at his own game, not repeat Gantz's mistakes - opinion
Netanyahu lost ground, but the opposition failed to win. Eisenkot must play hardball as details emerge of a missed merger with Bennett.
Netanyahu survives the election, but Eisenkot holds key to replacing him - analysis
Likud activists blame Ben-Gvir for Arab voter turnout as party heads meet for coalition talks
Israel has the votes for change. Does it have the courage? - opinion
Herzog can secure his presidential legacy by bringing Netanyahu and Eisenkot together - opinion
Herzog has a chance to shape his presidential legacy by pushing Netanyahu and Eisenkot to put national interests ahead of political rivalries.
Middle Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot both lost, but Israel may have emerged the winner
The opposition had every reason to win by a landslide, but Eisenkot offered no vision beyond replacing a failed government.
Israel cannot afford another election - its leaders must compromise for unity - opinion
What matters is who can assemble 61 seats and turn them into a functioning coalition. Neither side can do that right now, but Netanyahu appears to be in the stronger position.
My Word: Negative political thinking - opinion
Israel’s fragmented political landscape raises questions about coalition stability, voter trust, and whether politicians can put national interests ahead of personal rivalries.
Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks
Netanyahu met Ben-Gvir and Smotrich as opposition leaders held separate talks. Eisenkot accused Likud of undermining the vote, while Lapid urged patience.
Arab Israelis, Palestinians view path to coalition through political clout - analysis
With record representation in the Knesset, Arab voters see a chance to influence Israel’s government and improve their daily lives, but opposition leaders remain divided over accepting their support.
Editor's Notes: Any unity deal must start with the leaders who are here, including Netanyahu
Many Likud voters chose Netanyahu personally, so any serious unity proposal has to start with him rather than wish him away.
Liberman rejects possibility of sitting with Arab parties, bloc leaders hold coalition talks
Netanyahu meets Ben-Gvir, Smotrich as opposition leaders hold coalition talks • Shas's Deri rules out joining opposition bloc government without Likud as UTJ weighs talks
Protesters rally outside Eisenkot's home with calls to include Arab parties in coalition
Chanting "There is no change without partnership," protesters gathered outside Eisenkot's Herzliya home, urging cooperation with Arab parties after the opposition fell 13 seats short of a majority.
Broken promises or new elections? Netanyahu, Eisenkot face coalition dilemma
Eisenkot could command a 67-seat majority with the Arab parties, but three of his bloc’s four parties explicitly ruled that out.
