Israel's former chief of staff Eisenkot in strong position to replace Netanyahu as new PM

Former General Gadi Eisenkot is a leading candidate to form a new Israeli government after recent elections. He received support from six party leaders representing 67 Knesset seats, while Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc holds 53 seats. President Isaac Herzog is expected to announce his decision soon. Eisenkot's coalition gained additional backing from two Arab lists, enhancing his position. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's coalition faced setbacks as an allied ultra-Orthodox party chose to abstain, impacting his recommendations.