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Eisenkot gets mandate to form govt in Israel

Economic Times Nov 09, 2026 at 07:23 AM IST Business

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Gadi Eisenkot received the mandate from President Isaac Herzog to form a new Israeli government. His bloc holds 48 seats, falling short of the majority needed to govern, while Netanyahu's coalition holds 53 seats.

Key takeaways

  • President Isaac Herzog granted Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a government.
  • Eisenkot's bloc currently holds 48 seats, which is insufficient for a majority.
  • Netanyahu's coalition holds 53 seats, complicating the government formation process.
  • Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties further complicate the coalition-building efforts.
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