Israel Elections | Israel's Eisenkot Vows To Lead Israel Into A New Era Amid Exit Polls Deadlock

Former Israeli general and prime ministerial candidate Gadi Eisenkot has vowed to lead Israel into a “new era” after exit polls indicated a deadlock in the country’s national election. Addressing supporters, Eisenkot claimed that voters had chosen change and said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition had lost public trust. He also warned Netanyahu against using Israel’s security for political gain. Exit polls showed Eisenkot’s opposition bloc running neck and neck with Netanyahu’s camp, leaving neither side with a clear path to form a government. Voter turnout reached 77.7%, the highest in more than two decades, according to Israel’s Central Elections Committee. With final results still awaited, smaller parties could play a decisive role in coalition negotiations.