Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
Summary
Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a government after the October 27 election produced no parliamentary majority for either bloc. Eisenkot has up to six weeks to build a coalition, but negotiations may hinge on support from Arab-led parties and face objections from some potential partners.Key Facts
- Herzog formally tasked Eisenkot with forming the next government on November 8, 2026.
- Neither bloc won a majority in the October 27 parliamentary election.
- Eisenkot has up to six weeks to secure alliances and form a coalition.
- Ra’am said it would support Eisenkot, but does not have enough seats to give him a majority on its own.
- The Joint List offered to support Eisenkot from outside a coalition.
- Yisrael Beytenu said it would not join a coalition with Arab-led parties.
- Eisenkot said parties seeking to join him must recognize Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and declare Hamas a terrorist group.
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