Israel's Coalition Deadlock: Netanyahu's Path to Government Now Uncertain

Netanyahu's Likud party won the most seats in the Knesset election but has not secured the ability to form a government. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has gathered support from parties that together hold a majority of seats. Strong turnout among Arab parties' voters adds complexity to coalition negotiations for both sides. President Isaac Herzog now faces the difficult task of choosing a candidate who can assemble a viable coalition.