Israel: Presidency Tasks Opposition Leader Gadi Eisenkot with Forming Next Government
The Israeli presidency announced on Saturday that opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot will be officially tasked on Sunday with forming the next government, succeeding outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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7 November 2026 - 21:21 · 1 min read · 0 views
⚡ In brief
- Opposition bloc leader Gadi Eisenkot officially tasked with forming the new Israeli government on Sunday, November 8.
- President Herzog to receive Eisenkot at the presidential residence at 17:00 to hand over the mandate.
- The new political efforts come as part of the process to form a government succeeding outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Israeli presidency announced on Saturday evening that Gadi Eisenkot, head of the opposition bloc to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will be officially tasked with forming the next Israeli government on Sunday, November 8.
Mandate Ceremony at the Presidential Residence
A statement issued by the Israeli presidency stated that President Herzog has invited Gadi Eisenkot to the presidential residence, where he will officially entrust him with the task of forming a governing coalition at 5:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. GMT).
Source: RFI
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