It’s time to set ego aside: Netanyahu, Eisenkot must form unity government - comment

The recent Israeli election has left both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yair Lapid leader Gadi Eisenkot facing a dilemma: neither has a clear path to forming a government. With both blocs around the 50-something mark and Arab parties approaching a historic 20 seats, the question arises of what to do when two rival political camps emerge without the parliamentary majority needed to govern.

While politicians often lie, there are certain ideals that cannot be abandoned, especially in a post-October 7 world. The next Knesset should not be held hostage by one faction, be they Haredim (ultra-Orthodox) or Arabs. Therefore, Netanyahu and Eisenkot must set aside their differences and form a true unity government. This arrangement would require significant compromises from both leaders, as they have presented competing visions for Israel's future.

However, given the high voter turnout of 77.7%, the responsibility now lies with their elected representatives to interpret the result and translate it into a functioning government.

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