Deadlock in Israel. Netanyahu and Eisenkot will have to form alliances to achieve a winning coalition

The Israeli elections have resulted in no clear winner, with Netanyahu's Likud party at 21.4% and Eisenkot's Yashar at 16.2%. Both leaders must form alliances to achieve a majority coalition, as neither has enough seats in the Knesset. The elections follow the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which has polarized public opinion regarding Netanyahu's leadership. Preliminary results suggest an increase in Palestinian representation in the Knesset. Both Netanyahu and Eisenkot have ruled out alliances with Arab parties, complicating their paths to power. They have a total of 42 days to form a government, with Netanyahu asserting that Likud remains the largest party.