Eisenkot called on the Israeli parties to unite to form a new government:
I intend to take advantage of the mandate received today to lead the establishment of an emergency national unity government. Israel has no opportunity to waste time or return to an endless series 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 the National Emergency Unity Government under my leadership.
First: recognition of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
Second: acceptance of the values enshrined in the Declaration of Independence.
Third: It is the duty of every citizen to perform service - military, national or civilian - to strengthen the IDF (IDF) and increase the number of its personnel.
Fourth: Recognition of Hamas as a terrorist organization and the obligation to destroy its military and administrative potential.
If the members of Likud and religious Zionism really believe that now is the time for unity, as they told the president, I see no reason why they cannot come and support the government led by me, based on the principles I have established.
I appeal to all parliamentary factions in the Knesset and to all the people's elected officials: my doors are open and an outstretched hand to everyone - honestly and fully willing to cooperate, if you understand the severity of the current moment and are ready to take a bold step for the State of Israel.