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Israel: Netanyahu and Eisenkot both pledge to form government

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Briefings

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot both pledged to form a government as the two are projected to finish neck and neck in Israel's critical election. Exit polls show both blocs falling short of a parliamentary majority. This situation creates a high-stakes political environment where the next election is expected to determine the outcome of the current leadership contest.

Key points

• Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot both pledged to form a government as the two are projected to finish neck and neck in Israel's critical election.
• Exit polls show both Netanyahu's bloc and Eisenkot's bloc are falling short of a parliamentary majority, creating a high-stakes political environment.

Context

This briefing covers the critical election in Israel where Netanyahu and Eisenkot are projected to finish neck and neck. Both leaders have pledged to form a government, but exit polls indicate neither bloc has secured a parliamentary majority, making the next election decisive for the outcome of the current leadership contest.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to exit polls and pledges; specific vote counts, exact dates of the election, or detailed party breakdowns are not provided. Uncertainty exists regarding the final outcome of the election and the precise timing of the government formation process.

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