President Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to forge Israeli coalition

President Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to forge Israeli coalition

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President Isaac Herzog of Israel tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government after the November 3, 2026 election left no clear majority. i24NEWS reported that the Shas party signaled openness to coalition talks with Eisenkot, while United Torah Judaism weighed abstaining from the prime-minister recommendation.

The Jerusalem Post said Yisrael Beiteinu chairman Avigdor Liberman lifted his veto on coalitions that include ultra-Orthodox parties and indicated he would relax his demand for universal conscription to help build a government without Benjamin Netanyahu. i24NEWS added that Liberman is prepared to discuss the ultra-Orthodox draft issue, and France 24 quoted Eisenkot as saying negotiations are progressing following Liberman’s willingness to address the conscription question.

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Shas Gadi Eisenkot Rabbi Moshe Maya Rabbi Nissim Ze’ev Aryeh Deri United Torah Judaism Avigdor Lieberman Yisrael Beiteinu

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It is confirmed that on November 7, 2026, Israel's president assigned former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a coalition after an election resulted in no clear majority. It is partially confirmed that on November 6, 2026, Gadi Eisenkot stated negotiations were progressing toward a coalition that could replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. There is not enough evidence to confirm that on November 1, 2026, Shas showed openness to coalition talks with Gadi Eisenkot. There is not enough evidence to verify that on November 6, 2026, Avigdor Liberman intended to ease his demand for universal conscription to help create a government excluding Netanyahu and Arab parties. There is also not enough evidence to confirm that on November 5, 2026, Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman declared he would no longer block a coalition including ultra-Orthodox parties.

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November 07, 2026
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President Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt formation of Israeli government
President Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt formation of Israeli government

CBC • 07 Nov 22:15

Israel's president has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a coalition after the election left no clear majority, giving him 28 days to negotiate a government.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
Israel's president appoints Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to attempt government formation
Israel's president appoints Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to attempt government formation

The Guardian • 07 Nov 21:03

President Isaac Herzog has tasked Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a coalition after a deadlocked election that left neither him nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a clear majority.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
President Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt formation of Israeli government
President Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt formation of Israeli government

The Age • 07 Nov 20:36

Israel's president has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a coalition after a stalemated election left no clear majority.

Credibility 85% Manip. 12% Center
President Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt formation of Israeli government
President Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt formation of Israeli government

India Today • 07 Nov 20:01

President Isaac Herzog will task former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a coalition government, giving him 28 days – extendable by 14 days – to secure a parliamentary majority.

Credibility 78% Manip. 12% Center
Gadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form Israeli coalition government
Gadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form Israeli coalition government

CNN • 07 Nov 19:40

President Isaac Herzog will task former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with assembling a coalition within six weeks, marking a shift in the post-election process.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
Israeli president appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt coalition formation
Israeli president appoints Gadi Eisenkot to attempt coalition formation

Reuters • 07 Nov 19:34

President Isaac Herzog tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government after the election left no clear majority.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
Israeli President Herzog to Choose Coalition Builder Amid Stalemate
Israeli President Herzog to Choose Coalition Builder Amid Stalemate

Al Jazeera • 07 Nov 05:20

President Isaac Herzog must appoint a candidate to form a government after the election left no bloc with a clear majority, with former army chief Gadi Eisenkot and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both vying for support.

Credibility 82% Manip. 18% Center
November 06, 2026
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Opposition claims progress in forming government after ultra-Orthodox policy shift
Opposition claims progress in forming government after ultra-Orthodox policy shift

Yahoo • 06 Nov 14:46

Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot said negotiations are advancing after Avigdor Liberman signaled willingness to discuss conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews, opening new coalition possibilities.

Credibility 78% Manip. 12% Center
Liberman sets coalition conditions, backs flexible haredi draft law
Liberman sets coalition conditions, backs flexible haredi draft law

The Jerusalem Post • 06 Nov 12:10

Avigdor Liberman said his party would join a coalition if a satisfactory haredi conscription law is passed, while rejecting a prime-minister rotation and setting red lines that include ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s term.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Opposition leader Eisenkot reports progress in coalition talks as ultra-Orthodox draft stance softens
Opposition leader Eisenkot reports progress in coalition talks as ultra-Orthodox draft stance softens

France 24 • 06 Nov 11:43

Gadi Eisenkot said negotiations are advancing toward a coalition that could replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after Avigdor Liberman signaled willingness to discuss the ultra-Orthodox conscription issue.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Yisrael Beiteinu leader signals willingness to compromise on draft law to aid coalition talks
Yisrael Beiteinu leader signals willingness to compromise on draft law to aid coalition talks

i24NEWS • 06 Nov 09:16

Avigdor Liberman said he would relax his demand for universal conscription, aiming to help form a government that excludes Benjamin Netanyahu and Arab parties, while maintaining three red lines.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
November 05, 2026
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Liberman lifts veto on haredi parties, opening talks with United Torah Judaism
Liberman lifts veto on haredi parties, opening talks with United Torah Judaism

The Jerusalem Post • 05 Nov 18:37

Yisrael Beytenu chairman Avigdor Liberman said he will no longer block a coalition that includes ultra-Orthodox parties, allowing the opposition bloc to negotiate with United Torah Judaism.

Credibility 68% Manip. 12% Center
November 01, 2026
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Shas and UTJ Consider Coalition Strategies Amidst Political Uncertainty
Shas and UTJ Consider Coalition Strategies Amidst Political Uncertainty

i24NEWS • 01 Nov 17:04

Shas shows openness to coalition negotiations with Gadi Eisenkot, while United Torah Judaism contemplates abstention in the prime minister recommendation process, complicating the formation of a new government.

Credibility 76% Manip. 10% Center

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