What Israel's election means for Netanyahu, Gaza and Palestinian statehood | Global News Podcast

With counting almost complete in Israel's first general election since the 7th October attacks by Hamas and the start of the war in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc is in the lead. But neither Mr Netanyahu, nor his main opponent, Gadi Eisenkot, have enough support to form a government. They will now have to seek out fresh political alliances, or coax opposition members onto their side.

We'll take a look at how that could play out, and where this election leaves the Palestinian people. Would a coalition led by Mr Eisenkot take a different tack on Gaza, the occupied West Bank or Palestinian statehood?

00:00 Introduction
01:30 How do Israelis feel about the election deadlock?
03:20 What will it take for Netanyahu or Eisenkot to form a government?
06:08 What does the Israeli election mean for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank?

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