# Netanyahu rival Eisenkot wins broad support in bid to form government

https://mins.news/en/item/132113

- France 24, 2026-11-06 10:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261106-netanyahu-rival-eisenkot-secures-broad-backing-in-bid-to-form-government

> Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday, November 8, whom he will ask to try to form a new government. Opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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