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Israel nears decision on who will form the next government
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Published 2026-11-05 18:13 UTCUpdated 2026-11-06 16:21 UTC
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Overview
Israel’s post-election government-formation process is entering a decisive stage. President Isaac Herzog is due to announce whom he will task with forming a government on Sunday, after 67 lawmakers backed Gadi Eisenkot and 46 recommended Benjamin Netanyahu. Reports also describe support for Eisenkot from Arab-majority parties and a failure by either bloc to secure a clear path to power.
Entities
Gadi EisenkotBenjamin NetanyahuIsaac Herzog
Why now
- Herzog is expected to announce his decision on Sunday.
- The election produced no clear majority for either leading bloc.
Why it matters
- The presidential designation will determine which candidate gets the first opportunity to assemble a governing coalition.
- The reported recommendations indicate a competitive coalition-building process rather than an immediate transfer of power.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- President Isaac Herzog is expected to announce on Sunday whom he will task with forming Israel’s next government.
- Gadi Eisenkot received more parliamentary recommendations than Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither bloc secured a clear path to power.
- Arab-majority parties, including the Joint List and Ra’am, backed Eisenkot against Netanyahu.
How sources frame it
- France 24: neutral
- The Guardian: neutral
- Arab-majority Parties: supportive
Multiple reports describe a contested government-formation process following Israel’s election.
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rival blocs seek path to power
The Guardian · theguardian.com · 2026-11-05 18:13 UTC
Arab parties back Eisenkot
Al Jazeera · aljazeera.com · 2026-11-06 16:21 UTC
Is Israel opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot going to replace Benjamin Netanyahu?
France24 · france24.com · 2026-11-06 13:25 UTC
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