The leader of the Israeli Ishar party, Gadi Eisenkot: We have to wait for the real results of the elections, but we can say that Netanyahu finds himself facing a large and strong majority tonight. Netanyahu should not use Israel's security for his political considerations, and I will work with my partners to form a government that will represent the whole of society - Netanyahu should retire from political life - the Israelis voted against Netanyahu remaining as prime minister and holding further elections would be a mistake.

The leader of the Israeli Ishar party, Gadi Eisenkot: We have to wait for the real results of the elections, but we can say that Netanyahu finds himself facing a large and strong majority tonight. Netanyahu should not use Israel's security for his political considerations, and I will work with my partners to form a government that will represent the whole of society - Netanyahu should retire from political life - the Israelis voted against Netanyahu remaining as prime minister and holding further elections would be a mistake.