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Israel government formation after election
President Herzog gave opposition leader Eisenkot, whose Zionist bloc won 48 seats against Netanyahu's 53 and Arab parties' 19, 28 days to secure 61 votes for a national emergency government.
Updated 21:13 UTC, 8 November 2026 · 11 reports from 7 outlets · 7 confirmed · 50 one-source
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Ghost edit The Guardian World edited "Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government": Added Eisenkot appeal to Likud and Smotrich with himself as PM; changed "Both Eisenkot and Herzog" to "Eisenkot and Herzog"; added "Eisenkot said"; "Eisenkot's" to "his"; removed appeal line.
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Where it stands President Herzog gave opposition leader Eisenkot, whose Zionist bloc won 48 seats against Netanyahu's 53 and Arab parties' 19, 28 days to secure 61 votes for a national emergency government.
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Where it stands Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, whose bloc won 48 seats against Netanyahu's camp's 53, was chosen to form a government and has 28 days to secure 61 votes, saying it.
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Where it stands Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, chosen by President Isaac Herzog to form a new government, has 28 days to secure 61 votes and says he will do anything possible to establish a national emergency government.
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Where it stands Israeli President Isaac Herzog chose Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government first, giving him 28 days to secure 61 votes, and Eisenkot said this is the time to establish.
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Where it stands Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a new Israeli government.
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Story opened Israel's president has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government.
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The two media blocs whose accounts of this story differ most, side by side.
Where they part Asian state media details coalition arithmetic, Netanyahu's warning on Arab parties and the 28-day mandate, while US media centres only Eisenkot's identity and omits Herzog, the deadline and the 61 votes.
Asian state media
CGTNState media
Asian state media, through CGTN, foregrounds the arithmetic of Israeli coalition-building, counting lawmakers' recommendations for Eisenkot and Netanyahu and noting the ultra-Orthodox party that declined to endorse either. It centres Netanyahu's warning against a government relying on Arab parties, whom he accused of seeking Israel's destruction, alongside Eisenkot's pledge to 'do anything possible' for a 'national emergency government'. It also details the 28-day mandate and possible 14-day extension.
US media
The New York TimesPrivate
US media, through The New York Times, foregrounds the person of Gadi Eisenkot, framing its single item around the question 'Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s Opposition Leader?' The headline centres his identity and opposition role rather than the government-formation process, and does not mention President Isaac Herzog, the 28-day window or the 61 votes named in the state line.
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One card per media bloc. Each summary is written only from that bloc’s own headlines and quotes.
Asian state media
CGTNState media
Asian state media, through CGTN, foregrounds the arithmetic of Israeli coalition-building, counting lawmakers' recommendations for Eisenkot and Netanyahu and noting the ultra-Orthodox party that declined to endorse either. It centres Netanyahu's warning against a government relying on Arab parties, whom he accused of seeking Israel's destruction, alongside Eisenkot's pledge to 'do anything possible' for a 'national emergency government'. It also details the 28-day mandate and possible 14-day extension.
Russian state media
TASSState media
Russian state media, through TASS, foregrounds the mechanics of the mandate and the Arab parties' conditional role, centring President Herzog's formal act and Arab lawmaker Jabareen's words. It quotes Jabareen saying 'We will cooperate with him, but we will not join the government' and notes Eisenkot will need Arab support 'not to let Benjamin Netanyahu take office as prime minister again.'
European media
France 24Public broadcasterThe GuardianNon-profitDWPublic broadcaster
European media foregrounds Gadi Eisenkot's task of forming a government after receiving the presidential mandate, centring his outreach and quoted words such as 'An absolute majority of Knesset members representing the Israeli public support change.' France 24, The Guardian and DW also highlight coalition arithmetic, noting Yisrael Beytenu 'will not join a coalition with Arab-led parties' while the Joint List offers outside support, and they quote President Herzog's call for 'unity, connection and healing.'
US media
The New York TimesPrivate
US media, through The New York Times, foregrounds the person of Gadi Eisenkot, framing its single item around the question 'Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s Opposition Leader?' The headline centres his identity and opposition role rather than the government-formation process, and does not mention President Isaac Herzog, the 28-day window or the 61 votes named in the state line.
Middle East state media
Al JazeeraState media
Al Jazeera foregrounds Eisenkot's task of building a coalition, quoting Herzog that the State of Israel needs a stable government and citing the 'new political reality' in the US. It centres Eisenkot's openness to Netanyahu and Smotrich joining, notes he 'ruled out forming a government with the Arab-led parties', and gives the seat counts, including the Arab-led parties' record 19.
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This is the time to establish a national emergency government. I will do anything possible to prove us worthy
An absolute majority of Knesset members representing the Israeli public support change
I hope with all my heart that whatever government is formed will lead to unity, connection and healing among all segments of our people – for our very existence depends on it, and we have only one country
It will be difficult for Eisenkot to promote his program in Knesset (Israeli parliament - TASS) without coordination with the Joint List
We held informal consultations and heard positive remarks from Eisenkot's representatives in response to the issues of concern to the Arab population
hopes to complete the process of forming a government as soon as possible.
I am handing over the mandate to form a government to you and wish you every success
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Gadi Eisenkot is Israel's opposition leader.
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“Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s Opposition Leader?”
The New York TimesPrivateReportsWho Is Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s Opposition Leader?
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“Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has officially been tasked with forming the country's next government, following a formal announcement by President Isaac Herzog.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsGadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government
Eisenkot said: "This is the time to establish a national emergency government. I will do anything possible to prove us worthy."
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“"This is the time to establish a national emergency government. I will do anything possible to prove us worthy," Eisenkot said on the social media platform X following the announcement.”
CGTNState mediaReportsHerzog taps Eisenkot to form next Israeli government
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““Now is the time to form a national emergency government. I will do everything to ensure we are worthy,” Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar party, posted on X.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
Eisenkot will have 28 days to secure the 61 votes needed to form a government.
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“Eisenkot faces a tricky path to forming a government, involving difficult constellations of Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties. He will have 28 days to secure the 61 votes needed to form a government.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government
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“Eisenkot has 28 days to cobble together a coalition to form a government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
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“Eisenkot, who ran as Netanyahu’s main rival, has six weeks to form a new government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsEisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
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“Under Israel’s laws, after receiving the mandate, Eisenkot will have 28 days to secure the support of a majority of the members of the 120-seat Knesset (parliament) and form a ruling coalition.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president awards mandate to form government to opposition party leader
Israel's Arab parties secured a historic result with 19 parliament seats.
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“Israel's Arab parties secured a historic result with 19 parliament seats, with both camps initially promising not to rely on them to form a government ahead of the vote.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government
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“Arab-led parties, representing Palestinian citizens of Israel, won a record 19 seats.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsEisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
Netanyahu's camp secured 53 seats in Israel's October election.
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“The Eisenkot-led bloc of Zionist parties, fashioned in opposition to Netanyahu, won 48 of the Israeli parliament's 120 seats in October's election, with Netanyahu's camp securing 53.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government
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“Eisenkot’s wide-ranging opposition bloc won 48 of the Israeli parliament’s 120 seats in the October elections, while Netanyahu’s camp secured 53, leaving neither with a majority.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsGadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
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“In Israel’s October 27 elections, Eisenkot’s four-party alliance won 48 seats, while Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious bloc secured 53, leaving both short of the 61 needed for a parliamentary majority.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsEisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
The Eisenkot-led bloc of Zionist parties won 48 of the Israeli parliament's 120 seats in October's election.
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“The Eisenkot-led bloc of Zionist parties, fashioned in opposition to Netanyahu, won 48 of the Israeli parliament's 120 seats in October's election, with Netanyahu's camp securing 53.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government
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“Eisenkot’s wide-ranging opposition bloc won 48 of the Israeli parliament’s 120 seats in the October elections, while Netanyahu’s camp secured 53, leaving neither with a majority.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsGadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
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“In Israel’s October 27 elections, Eisenkot’s four-party alliance won 48 seats, while Netanyahu’s right-wing and religious bloc secured 53, leaving both short of the 61 needed for a parliamentary majority.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsEisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog chose Gadi Eisenkot to have the first opportunity to form a new Israeli government.
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“Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday evening that he would task Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following consultations with political parties.”
CGTNState mediaReportsHerzog taps Eisenkot to form next Israeli government
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“Israeli President Isaac Herzog has chosen Gadi Eisenkot to have the first opportunity to form a new Israeli government, according to a statement released by his office on Saturday evening.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government
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“Israeli President Isaac Herzog intends to ask Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the opposition party Yashar, to form a new government, the presidential office said in a statement.”
TASSState mediaAttributesIsraeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office
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“President Isaac Herzog selected the former military chief on Saturday, following consultations with political parties.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
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“Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has officially been tasked with forming the country's next government, following a formal announcement by President Isaac Herzog.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsGadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government
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“Eisenkot, 66, the leader of the Yashar party, who has vowed to bridge Israel’s deep polarisation under Netanyahu, formally received a mandate from the president, Isaac Herzog, who gave him 28 days to form a government despite his bloc lacking a clear majority.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsGadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
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“Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially awarded the mandate to form the next government to Yashar opposition party leader Gadi Eisenkot following the October 27 parliamentary elections.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president awards mandate to form government to opposition party leader
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“Earlier, Israeli President Isaac Herzog mandated Yashar opposition party leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government following the October 27 parliamentary elections.”
TASSState mediaReportsArab parties ready to cooperate with Eisenkot but will not join cabinet
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“Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government Sunday evening.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
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Yisrael Beytenu says it will not join a coalition with Arab-led parties.
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“One of Eisenkot’s partners, the more conservative Yisrael Beytenu party, already has said it will not join a coalition with Arab-led parties.”
France 24Public broadcasterAttributesIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
The Joint List has offered to support Eisenkot from outside the coalition to end Netanyahu's grip on power.
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“Breaking with decades of precedent, the second Arab-led party, the Joint List, has offered to support Eisenkot from outside the coalition to end Netanyahu’s grip on power.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
Eisenkot: "An absolute majority of Knesset members representing the Israeli public support change."
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““An absolute majority of Knesset members representing the Israeli public support change,” he said.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
Herzog: "I hope with all my heart that whatever government is formed will lead to unity, connection and healing among all segments of our people – for our very existence depends on it, and we have only one country."
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““I hope with all my heart that whatever government is formed will lead to unity, connection and healing among all segments of our people – for our very existence depends on it, and we have only one country,” Herzog said at the ceremony at the presidential residence in Jerusalem.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
Herzog says a majority of Knesset members supported giving Eisenkot the task of forming a government.
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“Herzog said that in consultations with the parties, a majority of members of parliament, known as the Knesset, supported giving Eisenkot this task.”
France 24Public broadcasterAttributesIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
Neither bloc won a majority in Israel's October 27 parliamentary elections.
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“Complex coalition negotiations still lie ahead, but it marked a significant step in the former military chief's effort to oust Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, after neither bloc emerged from the October 27 parliamentary elections with a majority.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
Yousef Jabareen says the Israeli opposition needs Arab lawmakers' support to stop Benjamin Netanyahu from becoming prime minister again.
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“According to Jabareen, the Israeli opposition will need the Arab lawmakers’ support not to let Benjamin Netanyahu take office as prime minister again.”
TASSState mediaAttributesArab parties ready to cooperate with Eisenkot but will not join cabinet
The Arab population's key demands include improving social services and increasing funding for municipalities, educational institutions and youth programs, and combating crime.
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“Among the key demands of the Arab population, Jabareen cited improving social services and increasing funding for municipalities, educational institutions, and youth programs, as well as combating crime.”
TASSState mediaAttributesArab parties ready to cooperate with Eisenkot but will not join cabinet
Yousef Jabareen says Eisenkot will struggle to advance his program in the Knesset without coordination with the Joint List.
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“"It will be difficult for Eisenkot to promote his program in Knesset (Israeli parliament - TASS) without coordination with the Joint List," he stressed.”
TASSState mediaAttributesArab parties ready to cooperate with Eisenkot but will not join cabinet
Yousef Jabareen says Eisenkot's representatives gave positive remarks on issues of concern to the Arab population.
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“"We held informal consultations and heard positive remarks from Eisenkot's representatives in response to the issues of concern to the Arab population," he told the Al Jazeera television channel.”
TASSState mediaAttributesArab parties ready to cooperate with Eisenkot but will not join cabinet
The Joint List will not join the Israeli government.
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“"We will cooperate with him, but we will not join the government."”
TASSState mediaAttributesArab parties ready to cooperate with Eisenkot but will not join cabinet
The Joint List is ready to cooperate with Gadi Eisenkot.
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“The Joint List, a coalition of Arab parties that has won 19 seat in Israel’s parliament, is ready to cooperate with the opposition Israeli leader Gadi Eisenkot, who has been mandated to form a new government, Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen said.”
TASSState mediaAttributesArab parties ready to cooperate with Eisenkot but will not join cabinet
The Joint List won 19 seats in Israel's parliament.
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“The Joint List, a coalition of Arab parties that has won 19 seat in Israel’s parliament, is ready to cooperate with the opposition Israeli leader Gadi Eisenkot, who has been mandated to form a new government, Joint List leader Yousef Jabareen said.”
TASSState mediaReportsArab parties ready to cooperate with Eisenkot but will not join cabinet
Eisenkot says he hopes to complete the process of forming a government as soon as possible.
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“Eisenkot, for his part, stated that he"hopes to complete the process of forming a government as soon as possible."”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president awards mandate to form government to opposition party leader
Herzog told Eisenkot he was handing over the mandate to form a government and wished him success.
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“"I am handing over the mandate to form a government to you and wish you every success," Herzog told Eisenkot in a ceremony that was broadcast by the office of the Israeli head of state.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president awards mandate to form government to opposition party leader
Herzog says the State of Israel needs a stable government.
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““The State of Israel needs a stable government,” Herzog said, pointing to the “new political reality” in the US.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesEisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
Eisenkot has ruled out forming a government with the Arab-led parties.
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“Eisenkot has ruled out forming a government with the Arab-led parties, which would give him a 67-seat bloc.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsEisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
Eisenkot suggested Bezalel Smotrich was also welcome to join his coalition.
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“In a speech at Sunday’s ceremony in Herzog’s office in Jerusalem, Eisenkot suggested Netanyahu’s far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was also welcome to join.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesEisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
Gadi Eisenkot says he is open to including Benjamin Netanyahu in his coalition.
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“Israel’s opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, the man officially tasked by President Isaac Herzog with trying to form the country’s next government, has said that he was open to including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his coalition lineup.”
Al JazeeraState mediaAttributesEisenkot open to Netanyahu joining Israel’s next government
Netanyahu has repeatedly claimed the election was stolen by Arab parties.
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“Netanyahu has repeatedly claimed the election was “stolen” by Arab parties, which rallied their supporters to vote in large numbers.”
The GuardianNon-profitAttributesGadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
Eisenkot says even Israel's closest friends and strategic allies are saying their relationship with Israel must be reassessed.
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““We are in the midst of a devastating diplomatic crisis. Even our closest friends and strategic allies are saying their relationship with Israel must be reassessed,” Eisenkot said.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsGadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
Eisenkot appealed to Netanyahu's Likud party and Bezalel Smotrich's far-right party to join a government led by himself.
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“Eisenkot appealed to Netanyahu’s Likud party as well as the far-right party of the finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, to join – but only with himself as prime minister.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsGadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
Eisenkot says Israel is approaching a point of no return.
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““We are in a state of emergency, approaching a point of no return for the state of Israel,” said Eisenkot, who had traded his usual all black for a suit and tie, at a ceremony at the presidential office.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsGadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
Isaac Herzog gave Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to form a government.
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“Eisenkot, 66, the leader of the Yashar party, who has vowed to bridge Israel’s deep polarisation under Netanyahu, formally received a mandate from the president, Isaac Herzog, who gave him 28 days to form a government despite his bloc lacking a clear majority.”
The GuardianNon-profitReportsGadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
Gadi Eisenkot must build a coalition capable of replacing Benjamin Netanyahu.
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“Eisenkot must now navigate difficult negotiations to build a coalition capable of replacing Benjamin Netanyahu.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsGadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government
An alliance with Arab Israeli parties remains politically sensitive.
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“While an alliance with Arab Israeli parties appears to be the easiest option mathematically, it remains politically sensitive.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsGadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government
An alliance with Arab Israeli parties appears to be the easiest option mathematically for Gadi Eisenkot.
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“While an alliance with Arab Israeli parties appears to be the easiest option mathematically, it remains politically sensitive.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsGadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government
Gadi Eisenkot must secure a parliamentary majority to form a coalition.
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“He now has up to six weeks to negotiate with potential coalition partners and secure a parliamentary majority.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsGadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government
Gadi Eisenkot has up to six weeks to negotiate with potential coalition partners.
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“He now has up to six weeks to negotiate with potential coalition partners and secure a parliamentary majority.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsGadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government
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“He has up to six weeks to form a coalition government by securing alliances.”
France 24Public broadcasterReportsIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
United Torah Judaism declined to endorse Netanyahu or any other candidate during consultations with Herzog.
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“Netanyahu’s efforts to remain in power suffered a further setback when United Torah Judaism, a longtime ultra-Orthodox ally, declined to endorse him or any other candidate during consultations with Herzog.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
Netanyahu's coalition has fallen from 64 seats in 2022 to 53.
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“Netanyahu’s religious-nationalist coalition has fallen from the 64 seats it secured in 2022 to 53, eight seats short of a majority.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
Arab-led Ra'am and the Joint List, holding 19 seats, have endorsed Eisenkot's attempt to form a government.
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“Arab-led parties Ra’am (United List) and the Joint List (comprising three parties – Hadash, Ta’al and Balad) – jointly holding 19 seats – have endorsed Eisenkot’s attempt to form a government.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
Eisenkot's potential four-party coalition controls 48 seats, short of a majority.
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“Overall, they control 48 seats, well short of a majority.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
Neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu has a 61-seat majority in the 120-member Knesset.
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“Neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu has a 61-seat majority in Israel’s 120-member parliament, the Knesset.”
Al JazeeraState mediaReportsWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
Netanyahu called for a national unity government and warned against a government relying on support from Arab parties.
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“Earlier Saturday, Netanyahu called for a national unity government, warning against a government that relies on support from Arab parties and accusing them of seeking Israel's destruction.”
CGTNState mediaReportsHerzog taps Eisenkot to form next Israeli government
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was recommended by 46 lawmakers.
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“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was recommended by 46 lawmakers, while the seven members of the ultra-Orthodox United Torah Judaism party declined to endorse either candidate.”
CGTNState mediaReportsHerzog taps Eisenkot to form next Israeli government
Nineteen representatives of Arab-led parties backed Eisenkot in the recommendations to Herzog.
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“In the parliamentary recommendations submitted to Herzog, Eisenkot received backing from 48 lawmakers from four opposition-bloc parties, in addition to 19 representatives of Arab-led parties.”
CGTNState mediaReportsHerzog taps Eisenkot to form next Israeli government
Eisenkot received backing from 48 lawmakers from four opposition-bloc parties in the parliamentary recommendations to Herzog.
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“In the parliamentary recommendations submitted to Herzog, Eisenkot received backing from 48 lawmakers from four opposition-bloc parties, in addition to 19 representatives of Arab-led parties.”
CGTNState mediaReportsHerzog taps Eisenkot to form next Israeli government
Under Israeli law, Eisenkot has 28 days to assemble a governing coalition and can request a 14-day extension.
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“Under Israeli law, the former military chief has 28 days to assemble a governing coalition and can request a 14-day extension from the president.”
CGTNState mediaReportsHerzog taps Eisenkot to form next Israeli government
Herzog invited Eisenkot to the President's Residence on Sunday at 5 p.m. to formally receive the mandate.
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“Herzog has invited Eisenkot to the President's Residence on Sunday at 5 p.m. to formally receive the mandate, according to a statement from the Office of the President.”
CGTNState mediaAttributesHerzog taps Eisenkot to form next Israeli government
No political bloc currently has the 61 seats needed to form a governing majority.
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“However, no political bloc currently has the 61 seats needed to form a governing majority.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office
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“However, no political bloc currently has the 61 seats needed to form a governing majority.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president awards mandate to form government to opposition party leader
Likud and its allies secured 53 seats, while opposition parties won a total of 48.
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“Likud and its allies secured 53 seats, while opposition parties won a total of 48.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office
Eisenkot's Yashar opposition party came second with 21 seats.
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“His main rival, Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar opposition party, was in second place with 21 seats.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office
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“His main rival, Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar opposition party, was in second place with 21 seats.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president awards mandate to form government to opposition party leader
Netanyahu's Likud party came first in the elections, winning 27 seats in parliament.
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“Netanyahu’s Likud party came first, winning 27 seats in parliament.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office
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“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party came first, winning 27 seats in parliament.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president awards mandate to form government to opposition party leader
Israel held its parliamentary elections on October 27.
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“Israel held its parliamentary elections on October 27.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office
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“Israel held its parliamentary elections on October 27.”
TASSState mediaReportsIsraeli president awards mandate to form government to opposition party leader
Herzog will meet Eisenkot on the evening of November 8 to formally task him with forming a government.
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“According to the presidential office, Herzog will meet with Eisenkot on the evening of November 8 to formally task him with forming a government.”
TASSState mediaAttributesIsraeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office
Herzog informed Eisenkot on the evening of November 7, 2026 of his intention to ask him to form a government.
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“"On the evening of November 7, 2026, the president informed Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot of his intention to ask him to form a new government," the statement reads.”
TASSState mediaAttributesIsraeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office
Herzog can give Eisenkot a 14-day extension if he comes up short.
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“Herzog can give Eisenkot a 14-day extension if he comes up short, before the mandate must be offered to another candidate.”
DWPublic broadcasterReportsIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government
Both Arab majority lists announced during the week that they would recommend Eisenkot as the next prime minister.
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“While Netanyahu ruled out working with Arab parties to gain a majority, both Arab majority lists had announced during the week that they would recommend Eisenkot as the next prime minister.”
DWPublic broadcasterAttributesIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government
Herzog will formally task Eisenkot with forming a government at a ceremony at the president's residence on Sunday.
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“The statement said Eisenkot was informed of Herzog's"intention to task him with forming a government" and would be invited to the president's residence, where a formal ceremony will take place on Sunday.”
DWPublic broadcasterAttributesIsraeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government
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