The president of Israel will play a key role in the post-election deadlock

The Israeli elections remain in a deadlock as partial results show Netanyahu's Likud party at 21.4% and Eisenkot's Yashar party at 16.2%. Predictions suggest Likud and allies may secure 53 seats, while Yashar and allies could get 48, and Arab parties 19, falling short of the 61 needed for a majority. President Herzog will play a crucial role in selecting the next government leader, emphasizing the need to avoid further elections. Arab party leader Dzsabarín calls for a genuine Jewish-Arab partnership to challenge Netanyahu's government. Both Netanyahu and Eisenkot have not made public statements as they await final results.