Politics
Gadi Eisenkot courts Netanyahu allies to form a government.
President Isaac Herzog gives Eisenkot 28 days to secure the 61 votes needed for a majority.
OriginalSourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityPublished14:07 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityPublished14:07 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Netanyahu’s rival will have first shot at becoming Israel’s new prime minister — despite lackluster election result”
““Now is the time to form a national emergency government. I will do everything I can to ensure we are worthy,” Eisenkot wrote on X.”
Gadi Eisenkot chosen to try forming a government after deadlocked election
Key points
- Israel’s president invited Gadi Eisenkot to form a government after a deadlocked election.
- Netanyahu’s religious-nationalist coalition lost its parliamentary majority but remained the largest bloc.
- Eisenkot has 28 days to form a government, with a possible 14-day extension.
- Possible paths include a minority Arab-backed coalition, ultra-Orthodox coalition, or unity with Netanyahu.
- If no one succeeds within about 100 days, Parliament may call for new elections.
Other reports
- SourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan TimesSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan Times
“Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government”
- SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNNSourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN
“Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government”
- SourceBreitbartUnited StatesLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BreitbartSourceBreitbartUnited StatesLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Breitbart
“Israeli President Herzog Tasks Eisenkot with Forming Government in Setback for Netanyahu”
- SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News AsiaSourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia
- SourceThe Korea HeraldSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea HeraldSourceThe Korea HeraldSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea Herald
- SourceHuffPostUnited StatesOwner: BuzzFeedLeanLeftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at HuffPostSourceHuffPostUnited StatesOwner: BuzzFeedLeanLeftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at HuffPost
- SourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The HinduSourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu
“Israel: Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot gets first chance to form new government”
- SourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Egypt IndependentSourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Egypt Independent
- SourceTheJournal.ieIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at TheJournal.ieSourceTheJournal.ieIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at TheJournal.ie
“Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel's governing coalition”
- SourceHürriyet Daily NewsTürkiyeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hürriyet Daily NewsSourceHürriyet Daily NewsTürkiyeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hürriyet Daily News
- SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP NewsSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News
“Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government”
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Will Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?”
- SourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at BusinessLineSourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at BusinessLine
“Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government”
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
- SourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington TimesSourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Times
“Israel’s president officially gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government”
- SourceThe Times of IsraelIsraelLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of IsraelSourceThe Times of IsraelIsraelLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of Israel
- SourceTaipei TimesTaiwanLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Taipei TimesSourceTaipei TimesTaiwanLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Taipei Times
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government”
- Sourceasia.nikkei.comLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at asia.nikkei.comSourceasia.nikkei.comLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at asia.nikkei.com
“Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government, path to power uncertain”
- SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24
“Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government”
- SourceJapan TodayLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Japan TodaySourceJapan TodayLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Japan Today
“Israel’s president gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
- SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BloombergSourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg
“Eisenkot Faces Tough Odds in Quest to Form Israeli Coalition”
- SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning PostSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
“Israel’s President Herzog gives Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government”
- SourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express TribuneSourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express Tribune
“Israeli president tasks Eisenkot with forming new government”
- SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington PostSourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post
“Israel’s Eisenkot, tasked with forming government, moves to oust Netanyahu”
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“Gadi Eisenkot Faces Tough Odds In Quest to Form Israeli Coalition”
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- SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPRSourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR
“Israel's president taps Netanyahu's political rival to form a new government”
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President Isaac Herzog gives Eisenkot 28 days to secure the 61 votes needed for a majority.