Netanyahu says Israel has Trump opening to "forever eliminate the existential threat of Iran"

Israel’s election has left no clear winner, and President Herzog is discouraging a fresh vote while attention turns to whether a unity government can be assembled. At a rally, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had an opening with Trump to address its Iran-related security problem in a lasting way. In a post-election appearance, Eisenkot cautioned against allowing Netanyahu to put his political future ahead of the country’s welfare and said security should not be used for political advantage. Defense Minister Israel Katz countered on Wednesday that the criticism was undemocratic and unrealistic. Herzog has reportedly backed a unity government, which the article said could become more pressing if Netanyahu attacks Iran; Eisenkot has publicly ruled out serving alongside Netanyahu.