Eisenkot called on the Israeli parties to unite to form a new government:
I intend to use the mandate I received today to lead the establishment of a national emergency unity government. Israel has no time to waste or return to an endless cycle of elections. The challenges we face are too serious and require immediate action.
If you are willing to subscribe to the four principles I have presented, you can become a potential partner in an emergency national unity government under my leadership.
First: to recognize Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
Second: Adopt the values enshrined in the Declaration of Independence.
Third: The duty of every citizen to perform military, national or civilian service to strengthen the IDF (IDF) and increase its ranks.
Fourth: the designation of Hamas as a terrorist organization and the obligation to destroy its military and administrative capabilities.
If the members of Likud and religious Zionism really believe that now is the time for unity, as they declared to the President, I see no reason why they should not come and support the government headed by me, based on the principles I outlined.
I appeal to all parliamentary factions in the Knesset and to all the people's elected representatives: my doors are open, and an outstretched hand to everyone - sincerely and with full willingness to cooperate, if you understand the severity of the current moment and are ready to take a bold step for the State of Israel.