Eisenkot Accepts 28-Day Mandate to Form Government, Urges Netanyahu's Ouster
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Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 9
Eisenkot Accepts 28-Day Mandate to Form Government, Urges Netanyahu's Ouster
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Nov 9
Summary
President Isaac Herzog formally gave Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to build a government, and the former army chief used his acceptance speech to call for Netanyahu's swift replacement.
Eisenkot said Israel was nearing a "point of no return" after a devastating loss of confidence among allies, arguing that only a national emergency government could restore stability.
The coalition math remains difficult: Eisenkot's Yashar party won 21 seats, his broader opposition bloc holds 48, and he needs 61 in the 120-seat Knesset.
Ra'am and the Joint List, which together hold 19 seats, offered initial support, but some potential partners including Avigdor Liberman oppose relying on Arab parties.
If Eisenkot fails, Herzog is expected to give Netanyahu the next chance; if neither assembles a majority, Israel could head to another election.