Eisenkot Faces Steep Challenge Building an Israeli Coalition

Gadi Eisenkot is trying to form a governing coalition in Israel's fragmented political system. He lacks prior experience in coalition negotiations, which are central to Israeli politics. The opposition currently holds 48 seats, falling short of the 53-seat bloc led by Benjamin Netanyahu. To succeed, Eisenkot would need to attract additional parties and lawmakers beyond the existing opposition. The task highlights the difficulty of assembling a majority in a parliament divided among many factions.