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Israel’s Parties Gird for Wrangling to Form a Government, With No Clear Path

Votes are still being counted, but it appears that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition nor the opposition alliance headed by Gadi Eisenkot will have a majority.

© Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated Press

Torn Likud party campaign ad featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
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Netanyahu Is Up for Re-election After Years of War. How Will Voters See Him?

The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.

© Avishag Shaar-Yashuv for The New York Times

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel speaking to supporters at a mall in Holon, Israel, this month.
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