Sunday 8 November 2026

Running story, World

Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government

What we know so far: 3 reports from 3 outlets, first at 3 Nov, 21:07 IST, latest at 8 Nov, 03:49 IST. Headlines and summaries are quoted from each outlet, oldest first; each links to the original report.

  1. Tuesday 3 November
  2. Hindustan TimesIsrael opposition backs Gadi Eisenkot for PM, vows to replace Netanyahu's ‘October 7 government’

    Opposition leaders called Netanyahu's administration the '7/10 government' and vowed to work together to form a new government at the earliest.

  3. Thursday 5 November
  4. NDTVIsrael's Gadi Eisenkot Vows To "Deepen" US Ties If Elected PM

    Gadi Eisenkot said he looked forward to working with Trump to "advance our shared security interests, strengthen regional stability.

  5. Sunday 8 November
  6. BBC NewsIsrael's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government

    Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.