# Israeli president to task Gadi Eisenkot with forming governing coalition

- Published: 2026-11-07T19:28:53Z
- Updated: 2026-11-08T04:08:59Z
- Section: Breaking
- Language: English (en)
- Source: Haaretz — https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/elections/2026-11-07/ty-article/.premium/israeli-preisdent-tasks-gadi-eisenkot-with-forming-governing-coalition/000001a1-b77b-d146-ada9-ff7f4fcc0000
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The president's decision comes after 67 lawmakers endorsed Eisenkot in a round of consultations held with party representatives after the October 27 election, compared with just 46 who endorsed sitting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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