Eisenkot says Netanyahu's party welcome to join government under him as new Israeli PM
AI summary
Gadi Eisenkot, given the mandate to form Israel’s next government, said Netanyahu and far‑right ally Bezalel Smotrich could join a coalition only under his leadership. He has six weeks to negotiate a coalition after the November 8 appointment, as the election left no clear majority.
Key takeaways
- Eisenkot received the president’s first invitation to build a government on November 8, 2026.
- He proposes that Netanyahu’s Likud and Smotrich’s Religious Zionist Party join only under his premiership.
- Coalition talks must be concluded within six weeks, with Arab‑led parties as potential kingmakers.
- The October 27 election produced no clear majority, making coalition building complex.
Read the original at The Hindu
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