Gadi Eisenkot invited by Israeli President Herzog to form government after last month’s election results
Israeli President Herzog announced Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the anti-Netanyahu bloc, will form a government.
Following last month’s Israeli election, Benjamin Netanyahu’s party won the most seats, but neither major bloc achieved a majority.
Eisenkot’s bloc secured 48 of the 120 Knesset seats, and Netanyahu’s party won 53.
Herzog consulted party leaders, stating Eisenkot gained majority support for forming a government.
President Isaac Herzog will task Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming Israel’s next government tomorrow at 5 p.m., the President’s Residence announces.
Eisenkot will formally receive the mandate at a ceremony at the President’s Residence tomorrow. He will then have 28 days to form a government, with Herzog authorized to grant him an extension of up to 14 days if necessary.
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— The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) November 7, 2026
Emergency government
Gadi Eisenkot, opposition bloc leader, declared an intent to form a national emergency government.
Eisenkot committed to ensuring the coalition remains worthy for the nation.
Herzog’s decision gives Eisenkot 28 days to form a viable coalition government.
If successful, it ends the tenure of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
זו העת להקמת ממשלת חירום לאומית.
אעשה הכל כדי שנהיה ראויים 🇮🇱 https://t.co/18Q3eIE6g0— Gadi Eisenkot – גדי איזנקוט (@gadi_eisenkot) November 7, 2026
