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

https://mins.news/en/item/134393

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-08 11:34 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/8/will-eisenkot-be-able-to-form-israels-next-govt-amid-divided-opposition?traffic_source=rss

> 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.

## Stories

- [Israeli Election and Coalition Talks](https://mins.news/en/topic/israel-election-coalition) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/israel-election-coalition.md

## Related coverage

- [Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot starts difficult push to form coalition government](https://mins.news/en/item/134782) — France 24, 2026-11-08
- [Israeli president gives opposition leader mandate to form government](https://mins.news/en/item/134740) — TASS, 2026-11-08
- [Gadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government](https://mins.news/en/video/134635) — France 24 English, 2026-11-08