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Herzog asks Eisenkot to try forming Israel’s government

Latest · Gadi Eisenkot must form Israel's next government at any cost (ynetglobal)

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has given opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a government after the October 27 election, KSAT…

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First published 21:37 UTC, 5 November 2026 · Updated 20:44 UTC, 14 November 2026

Key figures

67endorsements for EisenkotANI reported that Eisenkot cleared the mandate threshold with 67 endorsements.

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46seats for Netanyahu's blocANI reported that Netanyahu's bloc had 46 seats.

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What has been reported

  1. 16:10 UTC, 5 November 2026

    ANI reported that Eisenkot cleared the threshold for a prime ministerial mandate with 67 endorsements, while Netanyahu's bloc had 46 seats and UTJ abstained.

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  2. 15:37 UTC, 6 November 2026

    Anadolu Agency reported that opposition leader Eisenkot said there had been progress in talks to form an emergency government.

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  3. 20:54 UTC, 6 November 2026

    Tri States Public Radio reported that Arab-led parties were in focus after an inconclusive election, as their backing could help the center-right opposition unseat Netanyahu.

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  4. 19:34 UTC, 7 November 2026

    KSAT reported that Herzog gave Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition after the elections.

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  5. 19:56 UTC, 7 November 2026

    DW reported that President Isaac Herzog selected Eisenkot to try first to form a government, with coalition talks expected to be difficult.

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  6. 21:51 UTC, 7 November 2026

    The BBC reported that Herzog asked opposition leader Eisenkot to form a government and that neither Netanyahu's bloc nor his rival's secured a majority in the election.

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  7. 03:39 UTC, 8 November 2026

    The Straits Times reported on Eisenkot, describing him as a former general tasked with forming a new Israeli government.

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Coverage so far

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has given opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a government after the October 27 election, KSAT reported on November 7. WISN also reported that Herzog tapped Eisenkot to form a government. Anadolu Agency reported that Eisenkot had described progress in coalition talks; the reports do not say whether he has secured enough support to form a government.

Written by the Gods Eyes news desk with an AI model from the reports on this page, , and checked by software against them. No person checked it: follow the links to read the reporting.

Live timeline 60 headlines

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15 November 2026

  1. 07:35ynetglobal · Gadi Eisenkot must form Israel's next government at any cost Original ↗

11 November 2026

  1. 04:55The Age · · also on 3 other sitesIsrael elections 2026: Gadi Eisenkot pledges to reverse Netanyahu policies as new Israeli parliament is sworn in Original ↗
  2. 02:36KCCI · · also on 16 other sitesEisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu's policies Original ↗

10 November 2026

  1. 19:54Middle East Monitor · · also on 1 other siteOpposition leader Gadi Eisenkot slams Netanyahu's 'shameful' Knesset speech, urges Israeli emergency government Original ↗
  2. 18:12aawsat.com · · also on 2 other sitesEisenkot Quickly Targets Netanyahu's Legacy in New Israeli Parliament Original ↗
  3. 17:53The Irish Times · · also on 1 other siteNetanyahu rival seeks to form new government as Israeli parliament sworn in Original ↗
  4. 13:52al-monitor.com · · also on 2 other sitesNew Israeli parliament to take aim at Netanyahu as Eisenkot seeks government Original ↗

9 November 2026

  1. 14:38Middle East Star · · also on 7 other sitesThe general seeking to end Netanyahu's rule: Who is Gadi Eisenkot? Original ↗
  2. 09:51iheart.com · Netanyahu's Rival Gadi Eisenkot To Form Israeli Government Original ↗
  3. 04:45KASU · · also on 9 other sitesIsrael's president taps Netanyahu's political rival to form a new government Original ↗

8 November 2026

  1. 21:23nzcity.co.nz · · also on 1 other siteGadi Eisenkot is trying to form government in Israel. Here are five ways it could go Original ↗
  2. 20:53yourdemocracy.net.au · · also on 1 other sitepresident herzog has invited gadi eisenkot to form the new israeli government... Original ↗
  3. 19:59standard.net.au · · also on 12 other sitesIsrael president pick Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government Original ↗
  4. 18:32Bromsgrove Advertiser · · also on 16 other sitesIsraeli president gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government Original ↗
  5. 18:07The Guardian · · also on 1 other siteGadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government Original ↗
  6. 18:07The New Indian Express · · also on 1 other siteEisenkot warns of Israel crisis as he starts to form government to replace Netanyahu Original ↗
  7. 16:52ABC News · · also on 4 other sitesIsrael's president officially gives opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government Original ↗
  8. 15:42Your Local Guardian · · also on 16 other sitesIsraeli president officially gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government Original ↗
  9. 15:16Durango Herald · · also on 16 other sitesIsrael's president officially gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government Original ↗
  10. 13:36NSPR · · also on 4 other sitesIsrael's President taps Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to form the new government Original ↗
  11. 13:21Al Jazeera · · also on 2 other sitesWill Eisenkot be able to form Israel's next gov't amid divided opposition? Original ↗
  12. 13:09TimesLIVE · · also on 2 other sitesNetanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot's bid to form a government Original ↗
  13. 11:43JusticeInfo.net · · also on 3 other sitesEisenkot given tough task of forming Israeli government over Netanyahu Original ↗
  14. 11:36Naharnet · Israel president taps Eisenkot to form new governmet Original ↗
  15. 11:25Reflector · · also on 16 other sitesNetanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government Original ↗
  16. 07:48Israel & Jewish News - JNS · · also on 2 other sitesHerzog to grant Eisenkot mandate to form Israel's next government Original ↗
  17. 05:19samaa.tv · · also on 1 other siteEisenkot gets mandate to form Israel's next government Original ↗
  18. 04:34IANS News · · also on 3 other sitesNetanyahu faces major setback as Herzog gives Gadi Eisenkot mandate to form Israel govt Original ↗
  19. 03:39webindia123.com · · also on 1 other siteGadi Eisenkot calls for "National Emergency Government" after President Herzog tasks him with forming new Israeli government Original ↗
  20. 02:53dailymirror.lk · Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government - International Original ↗
  21. 02:08Trinidad Times · · also on 16 other sitesEisenkot gets nod to govern from Israeli President Isaac Herzog Original ↗
  22. 01:08wn.com · · also on 1 other siteIsraeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government Original ↗

7 November 2026

  1. 22:52Big News Network.com · · also on 11 other sitesIsraeli president to task Eisenkot with forming new gov't Original ↗
  2. 22:52Anadolu Agency · · also on 1 other siteIsrael's president says will task Eisenkot with forming next government Original ↗
  3. 22:49AOL.com · · also on 1 other siteNetanyahu faces being ousted as rival given chance to form new Israeli government Original ↗
  4. 22:37https://www.mysuncoast.com · · also on 2 other sitesIn a setback for Netanyahu, Israel's president taps opposition candidate to form a government Original ↗
  5. 22:30FOX 5 Atlanta · · also on 7 other sitesNetanyahu opponent Gadi Eisenkot picked to form Israeli government Original ↗
  6. 22:22KSMU Radio · · also on 16 other sitesIsraeli president invites Netanyahu's opposition leader to broker new government Original ↗
  7. 21:59WJAC · · also on 16 other sitesIsrael's president gives Netanyahu's rival first chance to form government Original ↗
  8. 21:58dominicanrepublicpost.com · · also on 2 other sitesIsrael's president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government Original ↗
  9. 21:51BBC News · · also on 1 other siteIsrael president asks opposition leader Eisenkot to form government Original ↗
  10. 21:11NZ Herald · · also on 8 other sitesIsrael president taps Eisenkot to form new government Original ↗
  11. 20:36Brisbane Times · · also on 2 other sitesIsrael elections: Benjamin Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot asked to try to form government Original ↗
  12. 20:22freerepublic.com · · also on 8 other sitesIsraeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government Original ↗
  13. 20:22WISN · · also on 16 other sitesIsrael's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government Original ↗
  14. 20:12Stroud News and Journal · · also on 16 other sitesIsraeli opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to form governing coalition Original ↗
  15. 20:07juneesoutherncross.com.au · · also on 16 other sitesIsraeli president picks Eisenkot to form government Original ↗
  16. 19:58WGAU · · also on 1 other siteIsrael's president taps opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government Original ↗
  17. 19:56DW · · also on 1 other siteIsraeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form government Original ↗
  18. 19:55chicagotribune.com · · also on 1 other siteIsrael's president taps Eisenkot to form a government Original ↗
  19. 19:32arabnews.com · · also on 4 other sitesIsraeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to form government Original ↗
  20. 15:18wvasfm.org · · also on 16 other sitesIsrael's president taps opposition candidate, not Netanyahu, to form a government Original ↗
  21. 04:22The Jerusalem Post · Gadi Eisenkot moves closer to ousting Benjamin Netanyahu, what will come next for Israel? Original ↗

6 November 2026

  1. 20:54Tri States Public Radio · · also on 16 other sitesIsrael's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive election Original ↗
  2. 14:51Daily Sabah · · also on 1 other siteEisenkot reports progress in Israeli government coalition talks Original ↗
  3. 09:39cbn.com · · also on 1 other siteEisenkot, Backed by Arabs, Overtakes Netanyahu in Party Support for Next PM; Trump Remains Vague on Iran Attack Original ↗
  4. 08:19BreakingNews · · also on 1 other siteIsrael's president to pick candidate to form government as Netanyahu rival gains support Original ↗
  5. 03:35ZeroHedge · Arab-Led Parties To Back Eisenkot To Form Israel's Next Government Original ↗

5 November 2026

  1. 16:10aninews.in · · also on 11 other sitesIsrael: Eisenkot clears PM mandate threshold with 67 endorsements, leaving Netanyahu's bloc at 46 seats, UTJ abstains Original ↗
  2. 12:39Punch Newspapers · Eisenkot favoured as Netanyahu ally withholds endorsement Original ↗

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