Netanyahu calls for the formation of a right-wing government. Israel awaits final results

Benjamin Netanyahu expressed satisfaction with his party's performance in the elections, highlighting Likud as the largest party in Israel. Preliminary results show his bloc may secure 55 seats in the Knesset, while the opposition could gain 50, and Arab parties 15. Netanyahu emphasized a historic opportunity to address the Iranian threat but acknowledged the complexity of coalition negotiations, which may take weeks or months. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot called for a change in leadership but ruled out collaboration with Arab parties, complicating the political landscape. Voter turnout reached 77.7%, the highest in over two decades, amid ongoing conflicts following the Hamas attack in October 2023. Final results are expected soon, with the possibility of a re-election if no government is formed.