Israel gives Eisenkot a mandate to form a government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog asked Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a government on 8 November. The mandate opens coalition talks following the 27 October election.
According to the presidency, delegations representing 67 lawmakers recommended Eisenkot during consultations, while those representing 46 recommended Benjamin Netanyahu. The difference explains Herzog’s choice. Whether a government emerges will depend on which parties can agree on a programme and support it in parliament.
Reuters reported that Eisenkot is seeking a broad government and faces an uncertain route to forming one. The next development to watch is which parties are willing to join a coalition and what commitments they agree to.
https://www.president.gov.il/en/president-herzog-tasks-gadi-eisenkot-with-forming-a-government/
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-rival-eisenkot-seeks-wide-government-path-power-uncertain-2026-11-08/