Israeli President Herzog Tasks Eisenkot With Forming Government, 8 November 2026
8 November 2026 | All day | Political event | West Asia
Outcome
After consultations with Knesset parties, President Isaac Herzog told Gadi Eisenkot on the evening of Saturday, 7 November 2026 that he is tasked with forming Israel's next government, and the mandate is to be handed over formally at a ceremony on Sunday, 8 November. About 67 lawmakers backed Eisenkot against 46 for Benjamin Netanyahu; he has 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to assemble at least 61 of the Knesset's 120 seats.
About this event
- Status
- Announced
- Government-formation candidate
- Gadi Eisenkot
- Lawmakers backing Eisenkot
- 67 lawmakers
- Time to form a government
- 28 days (14-day extension possible)
Source: Al Jazeera
References
- Al JazeeraHerzog told Eisenkot of his decision on Saturday evening and will formally hand him the mandate at a ceremony on Sunday, the president’s spokesperson said.Cited Nov 8, 2026
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