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Tasked with forming next government, Eisenkot faces complex path to end Netanyahu’s reign

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Eyal, J. (2026, November 8). Tasked with forming next government, Eisenkot faces complex path to end Netanyahu’s reign. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/tasked-with-forming-next-government-eisenkot-faces-complex-path-to-end-netanyahus-reign

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has appointed opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government, aiming to potentially oust incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This process involves leveraging the confidence of at least 61 members in Israel’s 120-seat parliament. The article focuses on the constitutional limitations and complexities involved in this critical political transition.

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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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Eisenkot faces complex path to end Netanyahu’s reign

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