Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government but path to power uncertain
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Eisenkot is exploring several options to establish a broad government. He may try to form a minority government by gaining support from Arab parties on specific issues. Another path involves building a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties, despite previously avoiding them. He could also seek a unity government alongside Netanyahu. His eventual route to power remains uncertain.
Eisenkot's potential pathways to power include trying to form a minority government with Arab party support for key issues; forming a coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties that he and his allies have shunned in the past; or forging a unity government with Netanyahu.