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Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
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· November 7, 2026
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief who ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is n...
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Key points Eisenkot, a former military chief who ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is n... Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief who ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is n...
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