Is Gadi Einzenkot going to sit in Israel's parliament? Benjamin Netanyahu's main opponent and opposition leader was invited by President Isaac Herzog to form the government. He has 28 days to form the government by proving majority. President can give him additional 14 days if necessary. Naturally, the outgoing Prime Minister Netanyahu is under pressure in the whole incident. Even though he got the call from the president, Eisenkot's path to the prime minister's chair is still not smooth.
61 of the 120 seats in Israel's legislature, the Knesset, are required for a majority. Netanyahu's coalition got 53 seats there. The opposition coalition led by Eisenkot won 48 seats. As a result, political negotiations and uncertainty over the formation of the government still continue. Meanwhile, Arab parties got 19 seats. As a result, they have emerged as 'kingmakers' in this election. No party can form a government without their support. But neither Netanyahu nor Einzenkot is interested in enlisting the support of 'disaffected' Arabs. That is why the complexity has increased. Arab parties, however, offered support to Eisenkot. That is why the President has invited the opposition leader to form the government.
Meanwhile, Eizenkot's turn is heavy in the discussion of various political parties with President Isaac. 67 members of the parliament supported him. On the other hand, Netanyahu got 46 MPs. In that equation, the former army chief of the country is more likely to sit in Israel's parliament. But nothing is permanent in politics. It doesn't take long to change the equation. Is Eisenkot finally able to form a government with proof of majority? That's what to see. If he fails, then Netanyahu will get the call. If he also fails then only re-election will be open.