Netanyahu considers power-sharing deal with Gadi Eisenkot

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering a power-sharing arrangement with Gadi Eisenkot, in a political development revealed by Israel's Channel 14. The news comes as the 26th Knesset convened and its 120 members were sworn in, following elections that left neither political bloc with a clear majority.

Amid ongoing efforts to form a government, Netanyahu called for the establishment of a national unity government and urged political factions to set aside their differences, stating: "We must form a national unity government and put disagreements aside."

On the Iranian issue, Netanyahu warned against Tehran renewing its nuclear program, arguing that toppling the Iranian regime is the only way to eliminate the threat it poses. He said, "Israel will soon face pressure to accept Iran as a nuclear state as a fait accompli."

He added that "Iran is working to renew its nuclear program, and the only way to remove this threat is to bring down its regime," cautioning against expected international pressure to treat Iran as a nuclear power.

The 26th Israeli Knesset opened its inaugural session in the presence of President Isaac Herzog, with all 120 lawmakers sworn in, following a closely contested election that failed to produce a clear majority for either bloc.