PoliticsCan Eisenkot form Israel’s next government amid a divided opposition?

President Isaac Herzog tapped opposition leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a government after Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition lost its parliamentary majority. Eisenkot has 28 days, but potential partners are divided over security, religion and the occupation of Palestinian territory. Arab-led parties back his bid, though he has ruled out bringing them into his government.

Israeli politicscoalition talksGadi EisenkotBenjamin Netanyahu

AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-11-08 11:34Original