President Isaac Herzog selected opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot on Saturday to form Israel’s next government after consultations with political parties. Eisenkot has 28 days to assemble a coalition and may request a 14-day extension if he fails. Neither Eisenkot nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
WHO:
Israeli President Isaac Herzog
WHAT:
Gadi Eisenkot was selected to form Israel’s next government.
WHEN:
Nov 7, 2026
WHERE:
Israel
WHY:
Herzog selected Eisenkot after consultations with political parties to form a government following Netanyahu’s coalition losing its parliamentary majority in the October elections.
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