Gadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government
France 24 · 11/9/2026, 12:58:11 AM Philippine time
Excerpt from France 24. Read the original report below for the complete story.Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has officially been tasked with forming the country's next government, following a formal announcement by President Isaac Herzog. He now has up to six weeks to negotiate with potential coalition partners and secure a parliamentary majority. While an alliance with Arab Israeli parties appears to be the easiest option mathematically, it remains politically sensitive. Eisenkot must now navigate difficult negotiations to build a coalition capable of replacing Benjamin Netanyahu. Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.