Five Ways Israel's Election Results Could Change America's Future
Summary
Israel’s October 27 election gave Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc 53 seats, while 67 lawmakers recommended former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a government. Eisenkot has 28 days, with a possible two-week extension, to try to build a coalition; the outcome could affect President Donald Trump’s dealings with Israel on Iran, Gaza and regional security.Key Facts
- Israel’s 120-seat Knesset is elected through a proportional system in which voters choose parties.
- Parties need at least 3.25 percent of the national vote to win seats.
- Netanyahu’s bloc won 53 seats, the Jewish-led opposition won 48, and Arab-led parties won 19.
- On November 8, President Isaac Herzog asked Gadi Eisenkot to form a government after 67 lawmakers recommended him.
- Eisenkot has 28 days to form a government, with a possible extension of two weeks.
- Netanyahu could remain in power if he persuades opposition lawmakers to join or support his coalition.
- Eisenkot’s potential government could be less dependent on Netanyahu’s nationalist and ultra-Orthodox allies, but the article describes continued agreement among mainstream Israeli parties on major security priorities.
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