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Naftali Bennett’s ‘B’Yachad’ faction throws support behind Gadi Eisenkot to form next Israeli government

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Naftali Bennett's 'B’Yachad' faction has endorsed Gadi Eisenkot for the position of forming Israel’s next government after the recent Knesset elections on October 27, 2026. In a post on X, Bennett announced his decision based on respecting voter choices. This move follows President Isaac Herzog's call for political leaders to accept election results and work towards resolving the current deadlock, as no single bloc secured a clear majority in the 120-member Knesset. The opposition currently holds 67 seats against the incumbent coalition’s 53, complicating efforts to form a new government.
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As of November 2, 2026, Naftali Bennett's 'B’Yachad' faction has endorsed Gadi Eisenkot, chief of the Yashar party, to form the next Israeli government. This decision follows a political deadlock after the October 27, 2026 Knesset elections where no single bloc secured a clear majority in the 120-member parliament. Bennett stated on X that he was honoring his promise to respect voter decisions and recommended Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog for forming the government. In response, Eisenkot expressed gratitude and optimism about moving Israel forward collaboratively. President Herzog has previously called on political leaders to find creative solutions to avoid another election, emphasizing the need for cooperation amid the current impasse.

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Topics

Israel Israeli Knesset Together Yashar

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Bennett PERSON · 3× Knesset ORG · 3× Herzog PERSON · 2× Isaac Herzog PERSON · 2× Israeli NORP · 2× Gadi Eisenkot PERSON · 1× Gadi Eizenkot PERSON · 1× Naftali Bennett PERSON · 1× Together ORG · 1× Yashar ORG · 1×

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's 'B’Yachad' faction has thrown its support behind Yashar party chief Gadi Eisenkot, announcing that it will recommend him to President Isaac Herzog to form the next government amid a political deadlock following Tuesday's (October 27, 2026) Knesset elections.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-02
🔮 Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's 'B’Yachad' faction has thrown its support behind Yashar party chief Gadi Eisenkot, announcing that it will recommend him to President Isaac Herzog to form the next government amid a political deadlock following Tuesday's (October 27, 2026) Knesset elections.
2026-11-02 · The Hindu
Naftali Bennett’s ‘B’Yachad’ faction throws support behind Gadi Eisenkot to form next Israeli government · assertive framing

Claims (12 extracted, 1 hedged)

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's 'B’Yachad' faction has thrown its support behind Yashar party chief Gadi Eisenkot, announcing that it will recommend him to President Isaac Herzog to form the next government amid a political deadlock following Tuesday's (October 27, 2026) Knesset elections. asserted
it → throw → elections
Mr. Bennett announced the decision in a post on X, saying he had promised throughout the election campaign to respect the voters' decision and was now acting accordingly. asserted
he → announce → decision
"Throughout the entire election campaign, I promised to respect the decision of the voter, and that is what I am doing now. asserted
I → promise → what
Therefore, I have decided that the 'Together' faction will recommend to the president to entrust the task of forming the government to Gadi Eizenkot. asserted
faction → decide → Eizenkot
Good luck, Gadi!" Mr. Bennett said. asserted
Bennett → say → ?
Responding to Mr. Bennett, Mr. Eisenkot thanked him for the support and said, "Together, we will bring Israel back to the right path!" asserted
we → respond → path
The development comes as Israeli President Isaac Herzog has urged political leaders to accept the election results and find creative solutions to prevent another election, with neither of the main political blocs securing a clear majority in the 120-member Knesset. asserted
neither → come → Knesset
According to The Times of Israel, Herzog said he would receive the official election results on November 4 before beginning consultations with representatives of political factions at the President's Residence. uncertain
he → accord → Residence
The election results gave the opposition 67 seats against 53 for the incumbent coalition. asserted
results → give → coalition
However, the Opposition bloc comprises 48 seats held by Zionist factions and 19 secured by Arab non-Zionist parties, presenting a challenge to coalition formation. asserted
bloc → comprise → formation
Mr. Herzog urged party leaders to "stop climbing up trees and face the reality" of the election outcome, calling for flexibility to break the political deadlock. asserted
Herzog → urge → deadlock
The newly elected Knesset is scheduled to be sworn in on November 10. asserted
Knesset → elect → November
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