Opposition’s Gadi Eisenkot says Israel has chosen change, hopes to form government

TEL AVIV - Opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot said early on Oct 28 said Israel had chosen change after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that he would seek to form a new government.In remarks to supporters, Eisenkot also issued a veiled warning to Netanyahu who has stepped up warnings in the final days of the campaign that he will attack Iran – an emergency that could potentially delay efforts to form a coalition.“Netanyahu, don’t you dare use Israel’s security for your political needs,” Eisenkot said.Exit polls showed the opposition bloc led by Eisenkot with a tiny edge over Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc in Oct 27’s election but with neither side securing a majority.“The people have spoken against the continuation of Netanyahu’s rule,” Eisenkot said.“In an election with such a high turnout, it would be a mistake to go to another round of elections.” AFPThis is a developing story.