Eisenkot says Netanyahu's party welcome to join government under him as new Israeli PM

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On Sunday, November 8, 2026, Israeli President Isaac Herzog appointed Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government after the October 27 elections failed to produce a clear majority. In his statement, Eisenkot expressed openness to including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Religious Zionist Party in his coalition but emphasized that he would lead the government based on principles he presented. This move follows six weeks of negotiations for Eisenkot to secure support from various parties, including Arab-led groups which gained significant representation in the recent elections.

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As of November 8, 2026, Israel's President Isaac Herzog appointed Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government after last month's inconclusive election where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority. The Joint List, an Arab political bloc, has offered support for an anti-Netanyahu government but will not join the cabinet. Meanwhile, investigations into alleged foreign funding in the recent vote are ongoing without undermining the results so far. Herzog urged parties to negotiate with "open hearts" to avoid fresh elections and noted that Eisenkot's task of forming a coalition is challenging due to political divisions across Israel’s spectrum.

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Gadi Eisenkot, tasked on Sunday (November 8, 2026) with forming a new government, said he was open to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and one of his far-right allies joining but under him as the new leader. asserted

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"f members of Likud and the Religious Zionist Party truly believe this is a time for unity, as they told the president, I cannot conceive of any reason why they would not support a government under my leadership and the principles I have presented," Mr. Eisenkot said, referring to Mr. Netanyahu's party and that of the far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich. asserted

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government. asserted

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After the formal announcement on Sunday evening (November 8, 2026), Mr. Eisenkot, who ran as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, now has to launch complicated negotiations with potential coalition partners. asserted

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He has six weeks to form a government. asserted

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The October 27 elections gave neither Mr. Netanyahu’s bloc nor Mr. Eisenkot a clear majority in parliament. asserted

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Among the kingmakers — and most politically fraught potential allies — are the Arab-led parties. asserted

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They made historic gains in the election and have been a target of Netanyahu and his allies Published - November 08, 2026 09:56 pm IST asserted

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Eisenkot says Netanyahu's party welcome to join government under him as new Israeli PM

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