Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:08pm on 08 Nov 2026,Sunday International
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has asked former army chief Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government. The move is a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose coalition lost its majority in the October 27 election. Eisenkot received support from 67 lawmakers, while 46 backed Netanyahu. He now has 28 days to form a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension. However, talks could prove difficult due to differences among opposition parties and concerns over support from Arab lawmakers. Netanyahu has not conceded and continues to push for a national unity government. Failure could lead to fresh elections in 2027.
