Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:59pm on 08 Nov 2026,Sunday International
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government after the October 27 election produced no clear majority. Eisenkot has 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to secure the 61 seats required in the 120-member Knesset. His bloc holds 48 seats, while two Arab parties control 19 seats and could provide crucial support. However, disagreements over cooperation with Arab lawmakers and ultra-Orthodox parties complicate negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose bloc secured 53 seats, remains a potential contender if Eisenkot fails to form a government. (PC: NDTV)
