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Israeli president taps ex-general Eisenkot, opponent of Netanyahu, to form government

The Washington Post World's headline. Reported by The Washington Post World, Al Jazeera English, South China Morning Post, NPR World, CBS News, Middle East Eye.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to the South China Morning Post, Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition after elections on October 27. The Washington Post reported that Eisenkot, a former military chief, has 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible extension of up to 14 more days. CBS News said neither Eisenkot nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won a clear majority. Middle East Eye reported that Eisenkot is backed by both Arab-led parties. The Washington Post said that if Eisenkot fails, Netanyahu is likely to get his chance. The story is developing.

Key points

  • Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a government, according to the South China Morning Post.
  • Eisenkot has 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible extension of up to 14 more, the Washington Post reported.
  • CBS News reported that neither Eisenkot nor Benjamin Netanyahu won a clear majority in the elections.
  • Middle East Eye reported that Eisenkot is backed by both Arab-led parties.

What we know

  • Herzog said on Saturday night he was giving Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition, according to the South China Morning Post.
  • Eisenkot is a former military chief who ran as the main challenger to Netanyahu, according to the South China Morning Post.
  • The elections were held on October 27, according to the South China Morning Post.
  • Neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu won a clear majority, according to CBS News.
  • Eisenkot has 28 days to build a coalition, according to the Washington Post and Middle East Eye.

What happens next

  • Eisenkot has 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible extension of up to 14 more days, according to the Washington Post.
  • If Eisenkot fails, Netanyahu is likely to get his chance, according to the Washington Post.

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Who is covering it

  1. The Washington Post World United States Israeli president taps ex-general Eisenkot, opponent of Netanyahu, to form government The former military chief has 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible extension of up to 14 more. If he fails, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to get his chance. 2 h ago · Tier 2
  2. Al Jazeera English Qatar Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government President Isaac Herzog formally assigns Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as PM. 2 h ago · Tier 2
  3. South China Morning Post Hong Kong Israel’s president taps Eisenkot to form government, in setback for Netanyahu Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on October 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leadi 2 h ago · Tier 2
  4. NPR World United States Israel's president taps opposition candidate, not Netanyahu, to form a government Gadi Eisenkot ran as the main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won enough support to command a majority. Israel's main parties have recommended Eisenkot form a new government. 2 h ago · Tier 2
  5. CBS News United States Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won a clear majority. 2 h ago · Tier 3
  6. Middle East Eye United Kingdom Israel's president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to try to form new government Israel's president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to try to form new government Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 11/07/2026 - 19:52 Former army chief, backed by both Arab-led parties, has 28 days to build a coalition as Netanyahu fights to stay in power Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of th 2 h ago · Tier 3

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