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Israeli President picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government

The Hindu Nov 08, 2026 at 01:53 AM IST World
Israeli President picks Gadi Eisenkot,...

AI summary

President Isaac Herzog appointed former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s chief rival, to attempt forming Israel’s next government after a deadlocked election. Eisenkot, who rejects Arab parties and vows not to serve with Netanyahu, has 28 days to build a coalition.

Key takeaways

  • Eisenkot leads the Yashar party with 21 Knesset seats, second only to Likud’s 27.
  • He refuses to join Arab parties, limiting coalition options despite Arab parties holding 19 seats.
  • Forming a government may require a minority coalition, ultra‑Orthodox partners, or a unity deal with Netanyahu, all deemed unlikely.
  • If Eisenkot fails, other candidates have 100 days total before a new election is called.
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