Will Israeli Arabs swallow the frog? This could end Netanyahu forever

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government after elections, as he received the most recommendations from parties in the Knesset. However, without the participation of Arab parties, Eisenkot's coalition lacks a majority. He seeks support from two religious parties representing the Haredi community, who demand exemptions from military service. This situation complicates negotiations, as public sentiment largely opposes Haredi exemptions. Eisenkot has 28 days to negotiate with his coalition, which includes parties led by former Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid. An alternative coalition could involve the Arab Raam party, but this is contentious among right-wing factions. Regardless of the coalition's composition, the future government is expected to be right-leaning, with Eisenkot promising to address security issues in Gaza and the West Bank.