Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
PBS · 7 Nov 2026

Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu

Neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu won a clear majority in the vote. But in marathon discussions with the president this week, representatives from most of Israel’s main parties recommended Eisenkot be tasked with assembling a new government.


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