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Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party drops Netanyahu

Gadi Eisenkot is emerging as the potential candidate to form an Israeli government following recent elections. President Isaac Herzog is consulting with political parties to select an appropriate candidate. Netanyahu's typical support group, United Torah Judaism, declined to recommend him for prime minister. Eisenkot has received support from the Raam list, including Arab-Israeli lawmakers. The political dynamics remain fluid, with no leader having secured a majority yet.

5 Nov 2026 5:09 pm