Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday night that he was giving Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition after the October 27 election. Eisenkot, a former military chief and Benjamin Netanyahu's main challenger, was recommended by representatives of most major parties after neither candidate won a clear majority.
WHO:
Israeli President Isaac Herzog
WHAT:
Herzog gave opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition after the inconclusive election. Israel's president chose Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try to form a government after an election left neither man with a clear path to power.
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Reported Nov 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM ET
WHERE:
Israel
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Neither Eisenkot nor Benjamin Netanyahu won a clear majority in the election, and representatives of most major parties recommended Eisenkot for the task.
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