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Israel President Herzog Mandates Gadi Eisenkot for Government Formation

Nov 08, 2026 04:47 PM CT Jerusalem, Israel israel, politics, government, coalition, leadership

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with the first attempt to form a coalition government. This political shift signals a potential change in leadership and policy direction, which may impact Israel's strategic posture and diplomatic engagements in the ongoing regional conflict.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government on Sunday evening. Complex coalition negotiations still lie ahead, but it marked a significant step in the former military chief’s effort to oust Israel’s longest-serving ...

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President Isaac Herzog formally granted Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form the next government.

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