# Israeli opposition backs Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for prime minister

https://mins.news/en/item/126811

- France 24, 2026-11-03 09:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20261103-israeli-opposition-unites-behind-eisenkot-netanyahu-voters-chose-him-pm

> Israel's opposition is due to meet Tuesday for the first time since last week's closely contested election. Neither Gadi Eisenkot's change bloc nor incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance won a Knesset majority. Eisenkot's camp parties have endorsed him for prime minister, but whether to join forces with Arab parties that made surprise gains is a central question.

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