Eisenkot Wins Knesset Confidence Vote 67-46, Netanyahu Faces Government Test

In a Knesset confidence vote called by Speaker Mickey Levy on June 5, 2024, former IDF chief <b>Gadi Eisenkot</b> received backing from 67 members, while Prime Minister <b>Benjamin Netanyahu</b> secured 46 votes. The split underscores growing dissent within the coalition as the Gaza war and domestic challenges strain Netanyahu’s government. Analysts say the result signals a “long road ahead” for the prime minister, who now faces a test to maintain his majority and avoid a possible early election. Opposition parties have pledged to press for a new coalition, while Eisenkot’s strong showing positions him as a potential alternative leader. The outcome raises questions about the stability of the current administration.