Arab-led parties are seeking a decisive role, Gadi Eisenkot is searching for a path to power, and Ra’am is keeping channels open — but parliamentary arithmetic alone cannot overcome political red lines.
Finishing first does not guarantee a government—and losing a majority does not automatically remove the prime minister. Vote counting, President Herzog’s decision and coalition negotiations will determine who governs next.
Greece’s health minister challenges predictions of Netanyahu’s political collapse, praises Eisenkot and stresses respect for Israel’s voters. What the initial election projections show—and where comparisons with Greece reach their limits.
