Israel faces political deadlock after a closely fought general election.

While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing bloc is projected to win the most seats, it remains short of a parliamentary majority.

Challenger Gadi Eisenkot's opposition would need Arab parties' backing to form a government.

What is the most realistic route to a government from here? 

Shalom Lipner, non-resident senior fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council, shares his insights with DW.