Netanyahu's bloc leads Israel's election count but sits eight seats short of a majority. Arab parties won a projected record 19 seats.
Why it matters: Eisenkot's bloc likely cannot govern without Arab parties' backing. During the campaign, it promised not to form coalitions with them.
Where they split: Coverage divides over whether the result is a defeat for Netanyahu or a lead he can still convert into a government.
Center coverage, 32 sources: The center frames the result as an opening for the opposition that depends on whether it will work with Arab parties.
Left coverage, 21 sources: The left sees a historic Arab turnout, driven in part by what Arab politicians called racist campaign tactics, reshaping Israeli politics.
Right coverage, 28 sources: The right sees Netanyahu's bloc leading the count, though some call it a bad night with the outcome still open.
What’s next: Eisenkot faces a choice among three paths. He could negotiate with the Joint List and Ra'am, govern as a minority, or pursue a unity deal with Netanyahu.
