November 8, 2026
Eizenkot is expected to receive the mandate to form a government today
צילום: ארנון בוסני, לשכת נשיא המדינה
Gadi Eizenkot is the head of the 'Yeshar' party.
In the past, he was the Chief of Staff.
Today, President Yitzhak Herzog is expected to give him the mandate to form a government.
The ceremony is expected at 5:00 PM.
Factions comprising 67 Knesset members have recommended him.
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But the road to forming a government is still difficult.
There are several options. None of them are simple. One option is a minority government. It will need external support or abstention from the Arab parties. Liberman opposes this.
Another option is a government with the ultra-Orthodox parties. But there is a disagreement about their enlistment in the army. A unity government with Likud is also an option. But the differences between the sides are significant.
Eizenkot will have 28 days to form a government. The president can grant him up to 14 additional days.