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Netanyahu Faces Political Setback as Eisenkot Gets Mandate to Form Israel’s Next Government

Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been selected to form the country's next government after securing 67 parliamentary recommendations, but coalition divisions could complicate efforts to replace Benjamin Netanyahu.

By Siti7 min read

JERUSALEM, 8 November 2026 – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a significant political setback after President Isaac Herzog selected former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to attempt forming the country’s next government, following an inconclusive parliamentary election that left neither major political bloc with a governing majority.

Eisenkot, leader of the centrist Yashar party, secured recommendations from 67 members of Israel’s 120-seat Knesset, compared with 46 supporting Netanyahu during presidential consultations.

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  • Siti

    Siti is a news writer specialising in Asian economics, Islamic finance, international relations and policy, offering in-depth analysis and perspectives on the region’s evolving dynamics.