Following his official mandate to form a new Israeli government, Gadi Eisenkot has extended an invitation to Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and its far-right partners to join a coalition—provided they accept his leadership. Eisenkot argues that if these factions are truly committed to the national unity they promised President Isaac Herzog, there is no logical reason for them to reject his governance. By proposing this shift, he is attempting to navigate the current political gridlock, even hinting at the possibility of a minority government that could leverage support from Israeli-Arab parties to ensure stability during this volatile period.

President Herzog has emphasized the urgent need for a stable administration, particularly in light of shifting geopolitical realities following recent US elections. While Netanyahu remains a significant figure as the head of the largest parliamentary bloc, his coalition has struggled to maintain its majority. Eisenkot, meanwhile, has drawn clear lines regarding his policies; he has been a vocal critic of rising settler violence and maintains a firm stance against the more extreme elements of Netanyahu’s current cabinet. Despite his disagreements with the far-right leadership and his skepticism regarding certain military escalations, Eisenkot continues to position himself as a pragmatic alternative focused on addressing both internal security concerns and the country's external diplomatic challenges.