Opposition leader Yair Lapid and former minister of defense Yoav Gallant, political rivals of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Likud party, called for unity and resilience among the Israeli people during this precarious moment for the nation.

Polls by Israeli media show Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies projected to gain seats in the Knesset, although it is unclear whether they would have enough to form a 61-seat majority.

Israeli leaders expressed their condolences and sent prayers to the American people after a gunman went on a killing spree at a Texas elementary school murdering at least 19 children and two adults and injuring many more.