# Netanyahu and Eisenkot make rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked vote

https://mins.news/en/item/118801

- CBC News, 2026-10-28 09:43 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-vote-deadlock-9.7399140?cmp=rss

> After Tuesday’s election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a right-wing government, while rival Gadi Eisenkot said voters had rejected the longtime Israeli leader. Early counting showed no clear winner, even as both put forward competing claims to lead.

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