Israel's opposition parties endorsed Gadi Eisenkot as their candidate for prime minister at a meeting of opposition leaders, held for the first time since last week's closely contested election. Neither his bloc nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance won a Knesset majority, and the opposition bloc lacks 61 seats even with support from Arab parties.
WHO:
Israeli opposition parties
WHAT:
Israeli opposition parties endorsed Gadi Eisenkot as their candidate for prime minister.
WHEN:
Nov 3, 2026
WHERE:
Israel
WHY:
The opposition parties endorsed Eisenkot as their candidate following an election in which neither bloc won a Knesset majority.
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