Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:13am on 08 Nov 2026,Sunday International
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has selected opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, dealing a significant setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The decision follows the October 27 parliamentary election, which left no political bloc with the 61 seats required for a majority. Eisenkot received recommendations from 67 lawmakers, compared with 46 supporting Netanyahu. His opposition alliance holds 48 seats, while Netanyahu’s coalition has 53. Eisenkot now has 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to build a governing coalition. However, disagreements over partnerships with Arab parties could complicate negotiations and prolong Israel’s political uncertainty. (PC: PTI)
