Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Benjamin Netanyahu

Chicago Tribune · Giovanna Dell'Orto · 2026-11-07 19:55 UTC

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.

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