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It is clear that Eisenkot wants to expand the Abraham Accords, especially with Saudi Arabia, but the Kingdom links the normalization issue to the rights of the Palestinians, the future of Gaza and the West Bank, and the establishment of a Palestinian state, which Eisenkot rejects categorically, as he currently does not support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

There will be no peace in Lebanon with Eisenkot if Hezbollah continues on its course, or in its backing of Iran if it is subjected to Israeli military strikes. Eisenkot views the party as a strategic threat, and I believe he may be ready to open political channels with the Lebanese state if Hezbollah's weapons are withdrawn or completely destroyed, but there are no guarantees so far that he will accept the Lebanese conditions for reaching a peace treaty before resolving the Hezbollah dilemma.

The Israeli elections produced a complex political scene. Despite Eisenkot being tasked, this does not mean that forming a government has become certain. His success in removing Netanyahu and forming a government also does not mean he will lead a major shift in Israeli policy toward Middle Eastern countries, or that he will work to push toward peace. Despite belonging to the centrist current, he is not necessarily a figure who calls for a comprehensive settlement with the Palestinians or Arab states.