“Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government”
“Israel’s president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try to form a new government.”
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.
The Japan Times, CNN, Breitbart, Al Jazeera, Channel News Asia and 25 more
- The Japan Times
- CNN
- Breitbart
- Al Jazeera
- Channel News Asia
- NDTV
- Mint
- The Korea Herald
- HuffPost
- The Hindu
- Egypt Independent
- TheJournal.ie
- Hürriyet Daily News
- AP News
- The New York Times
- BusinessLine
- New York Post
- The Times of Israel
- The Independent
- The Washington Times
- The Guardian
- France 24
- Japan Today
- Bloomberg
- South China Morning Post
- The Washington Post
- NPR
- Taipei Times
- asia.nikkei.com
- The Express Tribune
Key points
From 4 outlets- Gadi Eisenkot receives a 28-day mandate to form a government from President Isaac Herzog. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Eisenkot seeks support from Netanyahu allies and Arab-led parties amid a divided parliament. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- He outlines options: coalition with Netanyahu, Arab-led parties, or ultra-Orthodox groups. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- He argues for a national emergency government to address a historic crisis. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- If unable to secure 61 votes, Herzog may extend the mandate or trigger elections. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- He has up to six weeks, with a possible two-week extension, to secure a majority. SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24
- Arab-led parties are potential kingmakers, but their support is not yet sufficient. SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24
- Eisenkot requires commitments like recognizing Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24
- If unable to form a government, Netanyahu could be given a chance again. SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24
- Netanyahu claims the election was stolen, complicating coalition talks and bloc loyalties. SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongOwner: Alibaba GroupLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post
- The move officially grants Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a coalition. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
- No further details on potential coalition partners are provided in the article. SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
Why it matters. His 48-seat bloc needs support from rivals or Arab-led parties.
What to watch. Whether Eisenkot secures 61 votes.
How it spread
At least 30 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief. It was in the news before then.
Not drawn: Taipei Times, asia.nikkei.com and The Express Tribune. Their feeds’ times aren’t reliable.
- The Japan Times, 23:07 on Saturday 7 November
- CNN, 23:21 on Saturday 7 November
- Breitbart, 23:34 on Saturday 7 November
- Al Jazeera, 23:45 on Saturday 7 November
- Channel News Asia, 01:30 on Sunday 8 November
- NDTV, 01:48 on Sunday 8 November
- Mint, 02:52 on Sunday 8 November
- The Korea Herald, 03:38 on Sunday 8 November
- HuffPost, 04:28 on Sunday 8 November
- The Hindu, 04:39 on Sunday 8 November
- Egypt Independent, 07:40 on Sunday 8 November
- TheJournal.ie, 07:42 on Sunday 8 November
- Hürriyet Daily News, 09:34 on Sunday 8 November
- AP News, 11:25 on Sunday 8 November
- The New York Times, 11:33 on Sunday 8 November
- BusinessLine, 11:59 on Sunday 8 November
- New York Post, 14:07 on Sunday 8 November
- The Times of Israel, 15:00 on Sunday 8 November
- The Independent, 15:09 on Sunday 8 November
- The Washington Times, 15:14 on Sunday 8 November
- The Guardian, 17:53 on Sunday 8 November
- France 24, 21:10 on Sunday 8 November
- Japan Today, 21:25 on Sunday 8 November
- Bloomberg, 22:01 on Sunday 8 November
- South China Morning Post, 22:47 on Sunday 8 November
- The Washington Post, 00:27 on Monday 9 November
- NPR, 09:45 on Monday 9 November
SourceconciseEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan Times
“Israeli President Herzog Tasks Eisenkot with Forming Government in Setback for Netanyahu”
“Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday that he will give former military chief Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form Israel’s next government, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a significant political setback nearly two weeks after the country’s parliamentary elections.”
Key points from Breitbart
- President Herzog awarded Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a government.
- Eisenkot leads the four-party change bloc with 48 seats.
- Netanyahu’s Likud won 27 seats, leaving no majority in parliament.
- Eisenkot has 28 days (extendable by 14) to form a coalition.
- Arab parties Ra’am and Joint List back Eisenkot but risk conditional support.
“Israel president taps Eisenkot to form new government”
“In the Oct 27 election, neither side secured a majority in a country deeply polarised by Netanyahu’s hard-right rule and worn down by three years of war.”
“Israel president taps Eisenkot to form new government”
“Israel’s president announced Saturday he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following an election, in what Netanyahu’s rivals see as a first step to remove the country’s longest-serving prime minister.”
Key points from The Korea Herald
- Israel's president tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government.
- Eisenkot's bloc may forge a coalition with ultra-Orthodox and Arab lists.
- He received recommendations from 67 lawmakers versus 46 for Netanyahu's bloc.
- Herzog seeks a national unity government across the political spectrum.
- Eisenkot has 28 days to secure 61 votes for a coalition.
“Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he’s giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.”
“In a setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his main rival will be tasked with forming the next Israeli government, placing him one step closer to ousting Israel’s longest-serving leader, even as the path remains complicated.”
Key points from Egypt Independent
- Gadi Eisenkot to be officially tasked by President Herzog to form a government.
- He has up to six weeks to assemble a coalition in the Knesset.
- Eisenkot has 67 votes on paper, but coalition reality remains uncertain.
- Plan is a 'national emergency government' with four opposition parties.
- Avigdor Liberman blocks Arab-partnered coalition, proposing an alternative 61-seat coalition.
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“Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel's governing coalition”
Key points from TheJournal.ie
- Israeli President Herzog gave opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot first chance to form a coalition.
- Eisenkot is a former military chief and main challenger to Netanyahu in elections.
- He has up to six weeks to assemble a parliamentary majority for a new government.
- Arab-led parties are potential kingmakers but their involvement is politically fraught.
- Forming a unity government remains challenging amid deep national divisions and security concerns.
“Israel president picks Eisenkot to form new gov’t”
“Israel’s president has announced he will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following Oct. 27’s election, in what Netanyahu’s rivals see as a first step to remove the country’s longest-serving prime minister.”
Key points from Hürriyet Daily News
- Israel’s president Isaac Herzog named Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after the Oct. 27 election.
- Eisenkot is a former military chief and political newcomer seeking a coalition including Arab and right-leaning elements.
- The opposition bloc recommended Eisenkot with 67 lawmakers vs. 46 for Netanyahu’s bloc.
- Herzog eyed a national unity government bridging Jewish Israelis across the political spectrum.
- Pressure for unity could rise if Netanyahu moves toward war with Iran; Trump has not greenlit action.
“Will Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?”
“Israel’s former military chief has been given the opportunity to form a government after an inconclusive election.”
“Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government”
“Herzog’s decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election; But it does not guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister”
Key points from BusinessLine
- Israel's president designated Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after consultations.
- Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main rival, will have up to six weeks to form a coalition.
- Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot won a majority in the Knesset in the election.
- Arab-led parties indicated willingness to support Eisenkot, influencing coalition prospects.
- Eisenkot faces options including cooperation with Arab parties, power-sharing with Netanyahu, or pact with ultra-Orthodox groups.
““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.”
Key points from New York Post
- 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.
Key points from The Independent
- Israel's president designated opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to attempt forming the next government.
- The move officially grants Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a coalition.
- No further details on potential coalition partners are provided in the article.
- The article repeats the designation without additional context or timelines.
- This marks the opening step in the process of forming a new government.
“Israel president taps Eisenkot to form government”
Key points from Taipei Times
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government.
- Eisenkot's bloc could ally with ultra-Orthodox groups to gain a coalition majority.
- Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot secured a majority in the Oct. 27 vote.
- Eisenkot pledged to do everything to form a new government after appointment.
- If Eisenkot fails, Herzog may extend the mandate or call new elections.
“Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government”
“Former military chief says prime minister brought Israel to historic crisis and it is approaching ‘point of no return’”
Key points from The Guardian
- Gadi Eisenkot receives a 28-day mandate to form a government from President Isaac Herzog.
- Eisenkot seeks support from Netanyahu allies and Arab-led parties amid a divided parliament.
- He outlines options: coalition with Netanyahu, Arab-led parties, or ultra-Orthodox groups.
- He argues for a national emergency government to address a historic crisis.
- If unable to secure 61 votes, Herzog may extend the mandate or trigger elections.
“Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government”
“Israel’s ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot was tapped by President Isaac Herzog to try to form a government Sunday evening. But his lack of a clear majority in parliament will make trying to forge a coalition alongside the country’s divided minor parties an uphill struggle.”
Key points from France 24
- Former Israeli chief Gadi Eisenkot was tasked by President Herzog to form a new government.
- He has up to six weeks, with a possible two-week extension, to secure a majority.
- Arab-led parties are potential kingmakers, but their support is not yet sufficient.
- Eisenkot requires commitments like recognizing Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
- If unable to form a government, Netanyahu could be given a chance again.
“Israel’s president gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government”
“Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government Sunday evening. Complex coalition negotiations still lie ahead, but it…”
“Eisenkot Tasked With Forming Next Israeli Government”
“Gadi Eisenkot, the leading rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, was tapped to try to form a new government, but the path remains complicated.”
“Eisenkot Faces Tough Odds in Quest to Form Israeli Coalition”
“Former Israeli general Gadi Eisenkot faces a daunting political test as he tries to cobble together a coalition from a divided opposition while luring allies away from Benjamin Netanyahu, a master political tactician who remains a formidable force.”
“Israel’s President Herzog gives Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government”
“Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government on Sunday evening.”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- President Herzog formally tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government Sunday evening.
- Eisenkot must secure a parliamentary majority within up to six weeks to become PM.
- Arab-led parties show interest but alone cannot deliver a majority for Eisenkot.
- Netanyahu claims the election was stolen, complicating coalition talks and bloc loyalties.
- Eisenkot outlines four conditions: Israel as Jewish and democratic, independence, universal service, and designating Hamas a terrorist group.
“Israeli president tasks Eisenkot with forming new government”
“Yashar party leader has 28 days to assemble coalition, with possible 14-day extension”
“Israel’s Eisenkot, tasked with forming government, moves to oust Netanyahu”
“He said building a governing coalition would require “creative and unconventional political steps” and added that change was needed to restore “sanity.””
“Gadi Eisenkot Faces Tough Odds In Quest to Form Israeli Coalition”
“Eisenkot, who has no experience navigating coalition negotiations in Israel’s fragmented political landscape, must expand the opposition’s 48 seats beyond Netanyahu’s 53-seat bloc.”
“The move marked a significant step in the former military chief’s effort to oust Israel’s longest-serving prime minister Netanyahu. It is, however, a long road before Eisenkot actually becomes the prime minister of Israel.”
Key points from Mint
- Gadi Eisenkot was given the first chance to form Israel's next government after a hung assembly emerged from the election.
- He has up to six weeks to secure a coalition in the 120-seat Knesset with no clear majority.
- Arab-led parties emerge as potential kingmakers, with Ra’am backing Eisenkot but lacking enough seats alone.
- Joint List may support from outside the coalition, risking conflicting policies on wars and settlements.
- Eisenkot’s four conditions include recognizing Israel as a Jewish democratic state and labeling Hamas a terrorist group.
“Israel's president taps Netanyahu's political rival to form a new government”
“Israel’s president has tapped Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, to form a new government following an inconclusive election that left the country’s leadership in limbo.”
How it spread
At least 30 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief. It was in the news before then.
Not drawn: Taipei Times, asia.nikkei.com and The Express Tribune. Their feeds’ times aren’t reliable.
- The Japan Times, 23:07 on Saturday 7 November
- CNN, 23:21 on Saturday 7 November
- Breitbart, 23:34 on Saturday 7 November
- Al Jazeera, 23:45 on Saturday 7 November
- Channel News Asia, 01:30 on Sunday 8 November
- NDTV, 01:48 on Sunday 8 November
- Mint, 02:52 on Sunday 8 November
- The Korea Herald, 03:38 on Sunday 8 November
- HuffPost, 04:28 on Sunday 8 November
- The Hindu, 04:39 on Sunday 8 November
- Egypt Independent, 07:40 on Sunday 8 November
- TheJournal.ie, 07:42 on Sunday 8 November
- Hürriyet Daily News, 09:34 on Sunday 8 November
- AP News, 11:25 on Sunday 8 November
- The New York Times, 11:33 on Sunday 8 November
- BusinessLine, 11:59 on Sunday 8 November
- New York Post, 14:07 on Sunday 8 November
- The Times of Israel, 15:00 on Sunday 8 November
- The Independent, 15:09 on Sunday 8 November
- The Washington Times, 15:14 on Sunday 8 November
- The Guardian, 17:53 on Sunday 8 November
- France 24, 21:10 on Sunday 8 November
- Japan Today, 21:25 on Sunday 8 November
- Bloomberg, 22:01 on Sunday 8 November
- South China Morning Post, 22:47 on Sunday 8 November
- The Washington Post, 00:27 on Monday 9 November
- NPR, 09:45 on Monday 9 November
SourceconciseEach outlet in Coverage, at its first report of this story in the 36 h before the Brief. Outlets that ran the same wire story each count.From each outlet’s feed
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan Times“Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government”
“Israel’s president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try to form a new government.”
SourceCNNUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNN“Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government”
SourceBreitbartUnited StatesLeanRightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Breitbart“Israeli President Herzog Tasks Eisenkot with Forming Government in Setback for Netanyahu”
“Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday that he will give former military chief Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form Israel’s next government, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a significant political setback nearly two weeks after the country’s parliamentary elections.”
Key points from Breitbart
- President Herzog awarded Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a government.
- Eisenkot leads the four-party change bloc with 48 seats.
- Netanyahu’s Likud won 27 seats, leaving no majority in parliament.
- Eisenkot has 28 days (extendable by 14) to form a coalition.
- Arab parties Ra’am and Joint List back Eisenkot but risk conditional support.
SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia“Israel president taps Eisenkot to form new government”
“In the Oct 27 election, neither side secured a majority in a country deeply polarised by Netanyahu’s hard-right rule and worn down by three years of war.”
SourceThe Korea HeraldSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Korea Herald“Israel president taps Eisenkot to form new government”
“Israel’s president announced Saturday he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following an election, in what Netanyahu’s rivals see as a first step to remove the country’s longest-serving prime minister.”
Key points from The Korea Herald
- Israel's president tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government.
- Eisenkot's bloc may forge a coalition with ultra-Orthodox and Arab lists.
- He received recommendations from 67 lawmakers versus 46 for Netanyahu's bloc.
- Herzog seeks a national unity government across the political spectrum.
- Eisenkot has 28 days to secure 61 votes for a coalition.
SourceHuffPostUnited StatesOwner: BuzzFeedLeanLeftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at HuffPost“Israel’s President Taps Opposition Candidate Eisenkot To Form A Government, In Setback For Netanyahu”
“Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he’s giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.”
SourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu“Israel: Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot gets first chance to form new government”
SourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Egypt Independent“In setback to Netanyahu, rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government. But the path remains complicated”
“In a setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his main rival will be tasked with forming the next Israeli government, placing him one step closer to ousting Israel’s longest-serving leader, even as the path remains complicated.”
Key points from Egypt Independent
- Gadi Eisenkot to be officially tasked by President Herzog to form a government.
- He has up to six weeks to assemble a coalition in the Knesset.
- Eisenkot has 67 votes on paper, but coalition reality remains uncertain.
- Plan is a 'national emergency government' with four opposition parties.
- Avigdor Liberman blocks Arab-partnered coalition, proposing an alternative 61-seat coalition.
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SourceTheJournal.ieIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at TheJournal.ie“Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel's governing coalition”
Key points from TheJournal.ie
- Israeli President Herzog gave opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot first chance to form a coalition.
- Eisenkot is a former military chief and main challenger to Netanyahu in elections.
- He has up to six weeks to assemble a parliamentary majority for a new government.
- Arab-led parties are potential kingmakers but their involvement is politically fraught.
- Forming a unity government remains challenging amid deep national divisions and security concerns.
SourceHürriyet Daily NewsTürkiyeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Hürriyet Daily News“Israel president picks Eisenkot to form new gov’t”
“Israel’s president has announced he will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following Oct. 27’s election, in what Netanyahu’s rivals see as a first step to remove the country’s longest-serving prime minister.”
Key points from Hürriyet Daily News
- Israel’s president Isaac Herzog named Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after the Oct. 27 election.
- Eisenkot is a former military chief and political newcomer seeking a coalition including Arab and right-leaning elements.
- The opposition bloc recommended Eisenkot with 67 lawmakers vs. 46 for Netanyahu’s bloc.
- Herzog eyed a national unity government bridging Jewish Israelis across the political spectrum.
- Pressure for unity could rise if Netanyahu moves toward war with Iran; Trump has not greenlit action.
SourceAP 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 Jazeera“Will Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?”
“Israel’s former military chief has been given the opportunity to form a government after an inconclusive election.”
SourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at BusinessLine“Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government”
“Herzog’s decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election; But it does not guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister”
Key points from BusinessLine
- Israel's president designated Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after consultations.
- Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main rival, will have up to six weeks to form a coalition.
- Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot won a majority in the Knesset in the election.
- Arab-led parties indicated willingness to support Eisenkot, influencing coalition prospects.
- Eisenkot faces options including cooperation with Arab parties, power-sharing with Netanyahu, or pact with ultra-Orthodox groups.
SourceNew York PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at New York Post“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.”
Key points from New York Post
- 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.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Israel’s president officially gives opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government”
Key points from The Independent
- Israel's president designated opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to attempt forming the next government.
- The move officially grants Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a coalition.
- No further details on potential coalition partners are provided in the article.
- The article repeats the designation without additional context or timelines.
- This marks the opening step in the process of forming a new government.
SourceThe 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 Israel“Receiving mandate to form government, Eisenkot acknowledges task 'requires creative and extraordinary political moves'”
SourceTaipei TimesTaiwanLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Taipei Times“Israel president taps Eisenkot to form government”
Key points from Taipei Times
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government.
- Eisenkot's bloc could ally with ultra-Orthodox groups to gain a coalition majority.
- Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot secured a majority in the Oct. 27 vote.
- Eisenkot pledged to do everything to form a new government after appointment.
- If Eisenkot fails, Herzog may extend the mandate or call new elections.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government”
“Former military chief says prime minister brought Israel to historic crisis and it is approaching ‘point of no return’”
Key points from The Guardian
- Gadi Eisenkot receives a 28-day mandate to form a government from President Isaac Herzog.
- Eisenkot seeks support from Netanyahu allies and Arab-led parties amid a divided parliament.
- He outlines options: coalition with Netanyahu, Arab-led parties, or ultra-Orthodox groups.
- He argues for a national emergency government to address a historic crisis.
- If unable to secure 61 votes, Herzog may extend the mandate or trigger elections.
Sourceasia.nikkei.comLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at asia.nikkei.com“Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government, path to power uncertain”
SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24“Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government”
“Israel’s ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot was tapped by President Isaac Herzog to try to form a government Sunday evening. But his lack of a clear majority in parliament will make trying to forge a coalition alongside the country’s divided minor parties an uphill struggle.”
Key points from France 24
- Former Israeli chief Gadi Eisenkot was tasked by President Herzog to form a new government.
- He has up to six weeks, with a possible two-week extension, to secure a majority.
- Arab-led parties are potential kingmakers, but their support is not yet sufficient.
- Eisenkot requires commitments like recognizing Israel as a Jewish and democratic state.
- If unable to form a government, Netanyahu could be given a chance again.
SourceJapan TodayLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Japan Today“Israel’s president gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government”
“Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government Sunday evening. Complex coalition negotiations still lie ahead, but it…”
SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Eisenkot Tasked With Forming Next Israeli Government”
“Gadi Eisenkot, the leading rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, was tapped to try to form a new government, but the path remains complicated.”
SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg“Eisenkot Faces Tough Odds in Quest to Form Israeli Coalition”
“Former Israeli general Gadi Eisenkot faces a daunting political test as he tries to cobble together a coalition from a divided opposition while luring allies away from Benjamin Netanyahu, a master political tactician who remains a formidable force.”
SourceSouth 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”
“Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government on Sunday evening.”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- President Herzog formally tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government Sunday evening.
- Eisenkot must secure a parliamentary majority within up to six weeks to become PM.
- Arab-led parties show interest but alone cannot deliver a majority for Eisenkot.
- Netanyahu claims the election was stolen, complicating coalition talks and bloc loyalties.
- Eisenkot outlines four conditions: Israel as Jewish and democratic, independence, universal service, and designating Hamas a terrorist group.
SourceThe Express TribunePakistanOwner: Lakson GroupLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Express Tribune“Israeli president tasks Eisenkot with forming new government”
“Yashar party leader has 28 days to assemble coalition, with possible 14-day extension”
SourceThe Washington PostUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Post“Israel’s Eisenkot, tasked with forming government, moves to oust Netanyahu”
“He said building a governing coalition would require “creative and unconventional political steps” and added that change was needed to restore “sanity.””
SourceNDTVIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NDTV“Gadi Eisenkot Faces Tough Odds In Quest to Form Israeli Coalition”
“Eisenkot, who has no experience navigating coalition negotiations in Israel’s fragmented political landscape, must expand the opposition’s 48 seats beyond Netanyahu’s 53-seat bloc.”
SourceMintIndiaOwner: HT MediaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Mint“Israel’s PM race: Gadi Eisenkot’s road to oust Netanyahu is not easy — Numbers, political hurdles in forming next govt”
“The move marked a significant step in the former military chief’s effort to oust Israel’s longest-serving prime minister Netanyahu. It is, however, a long road before Eisenkot actually becomes the prime minister of Israel.”
Key points from Mint
- Gadi Eisenkot was given the first chance to form Israel's next government after a hung assembly emerged from the election.
- He has up to six weeks to secure a coalition in the 120-seat Knesset with no clear majority.
- Arab-led parties emerge as potential kingmakers, with Ra’am backing Eisenkot but lacking enough seats alone.
- Joint List may support from outside the coalition, risking conflicting policies on wars and settlements.
- Eisenkot’s four conditions include recognizing Israel as a Jewish democratic state and labeling Hamas a terrorist group.
SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR“Israel's president taps Netanyahu's political rival to form a new government”
“Israel’s president has tapped Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, to form a new government following an inconclusive election that left the country’s leadership in limbo.”
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- Israel: 2 outlets, the first at 15:21 on Sunday 8 November
- Elsewhere
- United States: 8 outlets, the first at 11:25 on Sunday 8 November
- AP News, at 11:25 on Sunday 8 November; a related report at 22:46 on Sunday 8 November
- The New York Times, at 11:33 on Sunday 8 November
- The Washington Times, at 15:14 on Sunday 8 November; a related report at 21:30 on Sunday 8 November
- Bloomberg, at 15:49 on Sunday 8 November
- The Wall Street Journal, at 18:47 on Sunday 8 November, a related report
- Semafor, at 22:41 on Sunday 8 November
- The Washington Post, at 00:27 on Monday 9 November; a related report at 13:24 on Monday 9 November
- NPR, at 09:45 on Monday 9 November
- Qatar: 1 outlet, the first at 11:34 on Sunday 8 November
- Al Jazeera, at 11:34 on Sunday 8 November
- Türkiye: 1 outlet, the first at 14:24 on Sunday 8 November
- Anadolu Agency, at 14:24 on Sunday 8 November; a related report at 11:22 on Sunday 8 November
- Germany: 1 outlet, the first at 15:18 on Sunday 8 November
- DW, at 15:18 on Sunday 8 November
- Ukraine: 1 outlet, the first at 15:19 on Sunday 8 November
- english.nv.ua, at 15:19 on Sunday 8 November
- Canada: 1 outlet, the first at 16:03 on Sunday 8 November
- Global News, at 16:03 on Sunday 8 November, a related report
- India: 6 outlets, the first at 16:26 on Sunday 8 November
- The Hindu, at 16:26 on Sunday 8 November; a related report at 17:31 on Sunday 8 November
- The Economic Times, at 01:53 on Monday 9 November, a related report
- Hindustan Times, at 02:38 on Monday 9 November
- NDTV, at 07:33 on Monday 9 November
- Mint, at 08:48 on Monday 9 November
- The Times of India, at 10:25 on Monday 9 November
- Spain: 2 outlets, the first at 16:53 on Sunday 8 November
- elDiario.es, at 16:53 on Sunday 8 November; a related report at 16:04 on Sunday 8 November
- 20minutos, at 20:09 on Sunday 8 November
- France: 1 outlet, the first at 16:58 on Sunday 8 November
- France 24, at 16:58 on Sunday 8 November
- Taiwan: 1 outlet, the first at 17:10 on Sunday 8 November
- Taipei Times, at 17:10 on Sunday 8 November
- United Kingdom: 3 outlets, the first at 17:40 on Sunday 8 November
- Reuters, at 17:40 on Sunday 8 November
- The Guardian, at 17:53 on Sunday 8 November
- The Independent, at 16:13 on Monday 9 November
- Pakistan: 1 outlet, the first at 18:45 on Sunday 8 November
- Dawn, at 18:45 on Sunday 8 November
- Russia: 1 outlet, the first at 19:36 on Sunday 8 November
- TASS, at 19:36 on Sunday 8 November, a related report
- Thailand: 1 outlet, the first at 21:16 on Sunday 8 November
- Bangkok Post, at 21:16 on Sunday 8 November, a related report
- Japan: 1 outlet, the first at 21:25 on Sunday 8 November
- Japan Today, at 21:25 on Sunday 8 November
- Denmark: 1 outlet, the first at 05:27 on Monday 9 November
- The Copenhagen Post, at 05:27 on Monday 9 November
- Ireland: 1 outlet, the first at 06:00 on Monday 9 November
- The Irish Times, at 06:00 on Monday 9 November
- Palestine: 1 outlet, the first at 11:36 on Monday 9 November
- Quds News Network, at 11:36 on Monday 9 November, a related report
- Italy: 2 outlets, the first at 12:09 on Monday 9 November
- TGcom24, at 12:09 on Monday 9 November
- RaiNews, at 12:38 on Monday 9 November, a related report
- United States: 8 outlets, the first at 11:25 on Sunday 8 November
Israel
Press freedom 116th of 180 · RSF 2026First report at 15:21 on Sunday 8 November.
The Times of Israel
“Receiving mandate to form government, Eisenkot acknowledges task ‘requires creative and extraordinary political moves’”
Show its outlets: Israel
The Times of Israel
8 Nov · 15:21 · 5 reports · In Coverage
The Jerusalem Post
9 Nov · 10:40 · 4 reports
SourceconciseEach outlet’s first report of this story, by its country.Reports from 24 h before the Brief to 48 h after.Found after the Brief picked its stories. They don’t change its ranking.From each outlet’s feedPress freedom: RSF World Press Freedom Index 2026Checked 17:06 on Monday 9 November
Why it’s in the Brief
Ranked 2nd of 10.
- Starting score
- 5.0
- Public-interest topic
- +1.0
- Public-interest terms in the text
- +1.25
- High-reliability sources
- +0.75
- Corroboration by independent outlets
- +1.6
- Score
- 9.6
The ranking is the same for everyone.
Perspective mix. 1 left · 8 center-left · 7 center · 2 center-right · 1 right · 11 unrated.RatingsAllSides and Media Bias/Fact CheckLean and credibility are curated from their public ratings.Unknown outlets stay unrated, never guessed.
Earlier
From the archiveIn the Brief of Sunday 8 November
- Financial Times“Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government”
- France 24“Netanyahu rival Eisenkot secures broad backing in bid to form government”
- The Times of Israel“Yashar urges Herzog to tap Eisenkot to form next government after he got majority of nods”
- The New York Times“Israel’s President Will Start Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government”
- Al Jazeera“Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu”
- NDTV“Netanyahu Rival Gadi Eisenkot Hopes To Form Government As Opposition Gains Ground”
- The Independent“Who is Gadi Eisenkot? Netanyahu's main challenger in the Israeli election”
Earlier
From the archiveIn the Brief of Sunday 8 November
- Financial Times“Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government”
- France 24“Netanyahu rival Eisenkot secures broad backing in bid to form government”
- The Times of Israel“Yashar urges Herzog to tap Eisenkot to form next government after he got majority of nods”
- The New York Times“Israel’s President Will Start Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government”
- Al Jazeera“Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu”
- NDTV“Netanyahu Rival Gadi Eisenkot Hopes To Form Government As Opposition Gains Ground”
- The Independent“Who is Gadi Eisenkot? Netanyahu's main challenger in the Israeli election”
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