Event · 📍 Jerusalem, Israel · first report 02 Nov 2026, 06:00 UTC · latest 07 Nov 2026, 21:46 UTC

Israel president Herzog picks Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to form next government

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Corroboration: at least 3 independent newsrooms. How we count

Evidence profile

• Independent origins: 37 from 201 reports (3 of them state media only)
• Official source: none
• Fact-check: Newtral
• Measurements: no monitoring networks for this kind of event
• Contradictions: none detected

Timeline

1. 02 Nov 2026, 06:00 UTC First report: The Guardian
2. 02 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC New independent origin: Al Jazeera English
3. 02 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC First report from Qatar / global (Al Jazeera English)
4. 03 Nov 2026, 00:36 UTC First report from Japan (The Japan Times)
5. 03 Nov 2026, 09:03 UTC First report from France / global (France 24)
6. 03 Nov 2026, 11:46 UTC New independent origin: Infobae
7. 03 Nov 2026, 11:46 UTC First report from Argentina / Latin America (Infobae)
8. 03 Nov 2026, 12:32 UTC New independent origin: Stern
9. 03 Nov 2026, 12:32 UTC First report from Germany (Stern)
10. 03 Nov 2026, 12:34 UTC First report from United Kingdom / MENA (Middle East Eye)
11. 03 Nov 2026, 13:30 UTC First report from Argentina (Clarín)
12. 03 Nov 2026, 13:32 UTC New independent origin: agency AP
13. 03 Nov 2026, 13:32 UTC First report from Hong Kong (South China Morning Post)
14. 03 Nov 2026, 16:17 UTC New independent origin: Der Spiegel
15. 03 Nov 2026, 18:40 UTC New independent origin: Tagesschau
16. 03 Nov 2026, 18:42 UTC New independent origin: El Comercio
17. 03 Nov 2026, 22:40 UTC New independent origin: Deutschlandfunk
18. 04 Nov 2026, 07:21 UTC New independent origin: Euronews
19. 05 Nov 2026, 15:04 UTC Fact-check: Newtral

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Germany (63)

• Stern 03 Nov 2026, 12:32 UTC
  Erstmals nach Wahl in Israel: Oppositionsblock unter Eisenkot kommt zu Beratungen zusammen
  In Israel ist eine Woche nach der Parlamentswahl erstmals das Oppositionsbündnis um den ehemaligen Generalstabschef Gadi Eisenkot zusammengekommen, um über eine Strategie zu Ablösung des amtierenden Regierungschefs Benjamin Netanjahu zu beraten. Spitzenvertreter der Parteien aus …
• Stern 03 Nov 2026, 14:34 UTC
  Regierungsbildung in Israel: Netanjahu kämpft mit allen Mitteln um die Macht. Auch wenn das Krieg bedeutet
  Nach der Wahl in Israel hat Oppositionsführer Gadi Eisenkot nur schlechte Machtoptionen. Benjamin Netanjahu wiederum scheint einen Plan zu haben, wie er weiterregieren kann.
• Der Spiegel 03 Nov 2026, 16:17 UTC
  Arabische Wähler in Israel: Schawarma ja, Koalition nein
  Ohne die arabischen Parteien lässt sich in Israel kaum eine Regierung bilden – doch die jüdischen Politiker wollen keine Zusammenarbeit. In den arabischen Städten fragen sich die Menschen: Was für eine Demokratie soll das sein?
• Tagesschau 03 Nov 2026, 18:40 UTC
  Die US-Midterms - die nächste wichtige Wahl für Israel
  Ein Sieg der Demokraten bei den US-Zwischenwahlen könnte enorme Folgen für die Sicherheitspolitik Israels haben. Doch auch aus einem anderen Grund schauen die Menschen im Nahen Osten auf die Tage nach den Midterms. Von Tim Aßmann.
• Deutschlandfunk 03 Nov 2026, 22:40 UTC
  Nahost - Auftakt zu Konsultationen zur Regierungsbildung in Israel
  In Israel beginnen heute die Konsultationen zur Regierungsbildung.
• Welt 04 Nov 2026, 00:03 UTC
  Eisenkot wirft Netanjahu „Pogrom gegen die Demokratie und die Rechtsstaatlichkeit“ vor
  Gadi Eisenkot wirft Benjamin Netanjahu vor, Israel in eine gefährliche Verfassungskrise stürzen zu wollen. Er hatte von Wahlbetrug gesprochen, weil die Parteien der arabischen Minderheit so stark abgeschnitten hatten.
• n-tv 04 Nov 2026, 00:05 UTC
  Israels Geheimdienst in Kritik: Oppositionsführer wirft Netanjahu "Pogrom gegen Demokratie" vor
  Bei der Wahl in Israel schneiden die arabischen Parteien so gut ab wie noch nie. Prompt stellt Regierungschef Netanjahu die Legitimität des Ergebnisses infrage. Nun soll offenbar gegen prominente arabische Politiker ermittelt werden. Oppositionsführer Eisenkot erhebt schwere …
• Tagesschau 04 Nov 2026, 09:43 UTC
  Israels Präsident Herzog startet Konsultationen zur Regierungsbildung
  In Israel starten heute die entscheidenden Konsultationen über die Bildung einer neuen Regierung. Nach der Parlamentswahl steckt das Land in einer Blockade. Staatspräsident Herzog ruft zu historischen Kompromissen auf. Von Julio Segador.
• Stern 04 Nov 2026, 09:57 UTC
  Wahlkommission in Israel weist Vorwurf des Betrugs durch arabische Parteien zurück
  Die israelische Wahlkommission hat unter Berufung auf eigene Untersuchungen die von Ministerpräsident Benjamin Netanjahu gegen arabische Parteien vorgebrachten Wahlbetrugsvorwürfe zurückgewiesen. Alle Beschwerden gegen die Parlamentswahl seien überprüft worden, und es gebe …
• Der Spiegel 04 Nov 2026, 10:13 UTC
  Israel: Wahlprüfung abgeschlossen. Aber der Streit um die Regierungsbildung geht weiter
  Der rechtsextreme Polizeiminister Ben-Gvir spricht von einer gestohlenen Wahl in Israel. Das Wahlkomitee sieht dafür jedoch keine Hinweise. Der mögliche neue Ministerpräsident Eisenkot warnt vor einer Staatskrise.
• Die Zeit 04 Nov 2026, 10:37 UTC
  Wahl in Israel: Wahlkommission weist Betrugsvorwurf durch arabische Parteien zurück
  Bei der Prüfung der Vorwürfe des Wahlbetrugs durch arabische Parteien fand die Wahlkommission keine Auffälligkeiten. Alle Vorwürfe seien gründlich geprüft worden.
• RND 04 Nov 2026, 11:08 UTC
  Die Königsmacher: Arabische Parteien entscheiden über Israels Zukunft nach der Wahl
  In Israel haben Gespräche zur Regierungsbildung begonnen. Doch zwischen Regierungs- und Oppositionslager herrscht ein Patt. Nun könnten die arabischen Parteien der Opposition zur Mehrheit verhelfen. Doch wollen sie das?
• LVZ Leipzig 04 Nov 2026, 11:08 UTC
  Die Königsmacher: Arabische Parteien entscheiden über Israels Zukunft nach der Wahl
  In Israel haben Gespräche zur Regierungsbildung begonnen. Doch zwischen Regierungs- und Oppositionslager herrscht ein Patt. Nun könnten die arabischen Parteien der Opposition zur Mehrheit verhelfen. Doch wollen sie das?
• ZDFheute 04 Nov 2026, 12:16 UTC
  Israel: Streit um endgültiges Wahlergebnis geht weiter
  Das Zentrale Wahlkomitee in Israel hat das Resultat der Parlamentswahl bestätigt. Der Streit um das Wahlergebnis geht trotzdem weiter: Rechtskonservative halten es für fragwürdig.
• DW Deutsch 04 Nov 2026, 12:36 UTC
  Wahlergebnis in Israel trotz Netanjahus Vorwürfen bestätigt
  Der amtierende Regierungschef hatte nach seiner Niederlage noch behauptet, arabische Parteien hätten "die Wahl gestohlen". Gegenkandidat Eisenkot zeigte sich empört. Präsident Herzog spricht ein ernstes Wort.

Argentina / Latin America (20)

• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 11:46 UTC
  Líderes del bloque opositor en Israel se reúnen para tantear un Gobierno alternativo a Netanyahu
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 13:31 UTC
  Líderes opositores a Netanyahu acuerdan lanzar negociaciones para formar un Gobierno de cambio en Israel
• Infobae 03 Nov 2026, 16:47 UTC
  Eisenkot acusa a Netanyahu de poner en peligro la relación estratégica de Israel con EEUU
• Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 11:01 UTC
  El presidente de Israel pide "valentía" a los partidos para formar Gobierno
• Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 18:03 UTC
  El presidente de Israel pidió a Netanyahu y Eisenkot que avancen con las negociaciones para evitar nuevas elecciones
  Ninguno de los dos bloques alcanza los 61 escaños de mayoría y los 19 diputados de los partidos árabes, blanco de acusaciones de financiación extranjera aún sin probar, pueden decidir quién gobierna
• Infobae 04 Nov 2026, 23:26 UTC
  Eisenkot recibe el respaldo de Israel Beitenu para intentar formar el próximo gobierno israelí
  El líder de Yashar! necesita a los partidos árabes para llegar a los 61 escaños, algo que Israel Beitenu rechaza, mientras Trump anuncia que cortará la ayuda militar a Israel a finales de año
• Infobae 05 Nov 2026, 04:38 UTC
  Netanyahu advirtió que un gobierno alternativo junto a los partidos árabes pondría en riesgo la estabilidad de Israel
  “El islamismo radical es el desafío que hoy está desgarrando a Europa. También es el desafío que nos amenaza. Nos amenaza desde el exterior a través de Irán y sus aliados”, criticó sobre los valores de las formaciones Raam y Lista Conjunta
• Infobae 05 Nov 2026, 08:01 UTC
  El presidente de Israel prosigue las consultas para encargar la formación de Gobierno
• Infobae 05 Nov 2026, 10:34 UTC
  Israel en las elecciones de Estados Unidos
  La victoria de Abdul El-Sayed en Míchigan y la reelección de Jon Ossoff en Georgia muestran dos caras de un partido en transformación. Qué explica el triunfo demócrata y por qué la cuestión de Israel puede definir al candidato de 2028
• Infobae 05 Nov 2026, 12:30 UTC
  Los ultraortodoxos se niegan a respaldar a Netanyahu y dejan a Eisenkot con ventaja en las consultas con el presidente de Israel
  Judaísmo Unido de la Torá, que reúne a dos facciones religiosas con siete bancas, no recomendó a nadie ante Isaac Herzog y condicionó cualquier apoyo futuro a una ley que preserve la exención del servicio militar de sus estudiantes
• Infobae 05 Nov 2026, 17:55 UTC
  Las listas árabes respaldaron a Eisenkot para formar el próximo gobierno en Israel
  La Lista Conjunta, con 11 escaños, y Raam, con ocho, comunicarán al presidente Isaac Herzog su recomendación durante las consultas posteriores a los comicios del 27 de octubre, sin que ningún candidato alcanzara mayoría parlamentaria
• Infobae 05 Nov 2026, 21:31 UTC
  Vetos cruzados y el voto árabe marcan las consultas para formar Gobierno en Israel
• Infobae 06 Nov 2026, 00:42 UTC
  El presidente de Israel pedirá el domingo formar un Gobierno tras recibir Eisenkot más apoyos que Netanyahu
  El exjefe del Ejército israelí sumó las recomendaciones de 67 de los 120 diputados, frente a 46 del primer ministro, pero su mayoría depende de los dos partidos árabes y choca con el veto de Avigdor Lieberman a cualquier Gobierno que se apoye en ellos
• Infobae 06 Nov 2026, 12:04 UTC
  Ýusef Yabarín: intentan deslegitimarnos para impedir el cambio en Israel
• Infobae 06 Nov 2026, 13:34 UTC
  Eisenkot lidera las preferencias para formar gobierno en Israel con el respaldo de 67 diputados
  El líder opositor reunió una mayoría parlamentaria de recomendaciones tras las consultas del presidente Herzog, mientras Líberman abre la puerta a ceder en el reclutamiento de los ultraortodoxos para sumar aliados

Qatar / global (13)

• Al Jazeera English 02 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC
  Arab parties back Eisenkot: What’s the latest in Israel’s coalition talks?
  Political wrangling is still ongoing as all blocs weigh potential paths to power.
• Al Jazeera English 03 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTC
  Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu
  Opposition promises to form a government quickly but remains split over whether to ally with Arab-led parties.
• Al Jazeera English 03 Nov 2026, 16:49 UTC
  Israel political deadlock leaves Netanyahu’s future hanging in the balance
  With neither bloc near a majority, Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties hold the key to Israel’s next government..
• Al Jazeera English 04 Nov 2026, 10:37 UTC
  Israel vote results confirmed as election commission rejects fraud claims
  Netanyahu’s allies refused to back the result, as President Herzog began talks on who should form the next government
• Al Jazeera English 04 Nov 2026, 17:41 UTC
  Netanyahu bet on Trump – but both lost
  Israel's political establishment grapples with US voter rejection of White House ally and own contribution towards it.
• Al Jazeera English 05 Nov 2026, 01:53 UTC
  Israel’s Herzog accepts vote results, opens talks on forming a government
  Move deals blow to Netanyahu's efforts to discredit the elections, in which he and his allies lost their majority.
• Al Jazeera English 05 Nov 2026, 05:39 UTC
  Israel’s opposition slams ‘toxic Netanyahu’ after Democrats win US Congress
  Netanyahu's rivals say US midterm results show Israel 'cannot afford' to have the prime minister remain in office.
• Al Jazeera English 05 Nov 2026, 14:15 UTC
  Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
  Arab-led parties won a record 19 seats in Israel's 120-seat parliament in last week's general election.
• Al Jazeera English 05 Nov 2026, 18:30 UTC
  Arab party backs Eisenkot in bid to form Israel’s next government
  Arab-majority party Ra’am and the Democrats have backed Gadi Eisenkot in a bid to form Israel’s next government.
• Al Jazeera English 06 Nov 2026, 07:09 UTC
  Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
  Announcement comes after majority of Israeli lawmakers endorse Eisenkot over Netanyahu.
• Al Jazeera English 06 Nov 2026, 16:21 UTC
  Jerusalem Daily: Arab parties back Eisenkot against Netanyahu
  Arab-majority parties in Israel, the Joint List and Ra’am, have backed Netanyahu’s rival Gadi Eisenkot to form a governm
• Al Jazeera English 07 Nov 2026, 05:16 UTC
  President Herzog faces key choice as Israel struggles to form government
  Eisenkot's bloc and Arab-led parties seek to oust Netanyahu, but failure to form government could leave him in power.
• Al Jazeera English 07 Nov 2026, 20:26 UTC
  Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government
  President Isaac Herzog formally assigns Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as PM.

United States (12)

• The New York Times 04 Nov 2026, 09:43 UTC
  Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock
  President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.
• The New York Times 04 Nov 2026, 12:19 UTC
  Israel’s President Will Start Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government
  President Isaac Herzog will meet with party leaders over the next two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition.
• PBS NewsHour 04 Nov 2026, 21:16 UTC
  Israel's president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results
  Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted the certified results of last week's parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government.
• The New York Times 05 Nov 2026, 08:51 UTC
  Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister
  Israeli party leaders are in discussions with President Isaac Herzog over who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.
• The New York Times 05 Nov 2026, 11:04 UTC
  Netanyahu Alleges Election Fraud in Connection With Arab Turnout
  The Israeli leader and his allies are alleging that Arab voters last month stole the election. Election officials say that while foul play was being investigated, it could not have affected the result.
• The New York Times 05 Nov 2026, 13:02 UTC
  Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalitio
  Israeli party leaders were holding discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.
• The New York Times 06 Nov 2026, 17:50 UTC
  After Israel’s Election, Who Will Get the First Chance to Form a Government?
  President Isaac Herzog is set to task a candidate with trying to form a government, following two days of talks with party leaders and officials after an inconclusive election.
• NPR 06 Nov 2026, 20:42 UTC
  Israel's Arab-led parties in spotlight after inconclusive election
  Israel's center-right opposition has a chance to unseat Netanyahu — but backing of Arab-led parties will be key.
• The New York Times 07 Nov 2026, 09:47 UTC
  Why Israel’s Ex-Army Chief’s Next Mission Could Be Mission Impossible
  Gadi Eisenkot is poised to get a chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.
• The New York Times 07 Nov 2026, 19:50 UTC
  Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government
  Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, hopes to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by cobbling together a coalition after an inconclusive election.
• NPR 07 Nov 2026, 20:18 UTC
  Israel's president taps opposition candidate, not Netanyahu, to form a government
  Gadi Eisenkot ran as the main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won enough support to command a majority. Israel's main parties have recommended Eisenkot form a new government.
• PBS NewsHour 07 Nov 2026, 20:39 UTC
  Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
  Neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu won a clear majority in the vote. But in marathon discussions with the president this week, representatives from most of Israel's main parties recommended Eisenkot be tasked with assembling a new government.

United Kingdom / global (11)

• The Guardian 02 Nov 2026, 06:00 UTC
  Israel has ‘historic’ opportunity to change direction, says leader of Arab coalition
  Yousef Jabareen says he is ready to join forces with opposition bloc to oust Benjamin Netanyahu after winning record number of seats in Knesset The leader of Israel’s main Palestinian coalition, which holds the balance of power after Tuesday’s elections, has said the country is …
• The Guardian 04 Nov 2026, 12:19 UTC
  Israel’s election commission rejects Netanyahu claims of voting fraud
  Move comes after attorney general blocked Shin Bet call to interrogate politicians from Palestinian-led parties Israel’s election commission on Wednesday confirmed the final results of the 27 October vote that stripped Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition of their governing …
• BBC News 04 Nov 2026, 15:45 UTC
  Israel's president to begin consultations with parties after election deadlock
  Herzog warned politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.
• Reuters (über Google News) 05 Nov 2026, 17:10 UTC
  Netanyahu's rival set to form Israeli government after securing Arab party backing
  Netanyahu's rival set to form Israeli government after securing Arab party backing Latest news from Azerbaijan
• The Guardian 05 Nov 2026, 18:13 UTC
  Herzog to meet Israeli election rivals as decision nears on path to power
  President calls on all parties to help avoid new election after Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs fell short of majority Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, was due to meet Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, on Thursday with less than a week left before he …
• Reuters (über Google News) 06 Nov 2026, 06:29 UTC
  Israel's president pledges to pick candidate on Sunday to form government, Asia News
  Israel's president pledges to pick candidate on Sunday to form government, Asia News AsiaOne.com
• The Guardian 06 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTC
  There is a showdown looming in the Democratic party over support for Israel | Moustafa Bayoumi
  Even Donald Trump has acknowledged that support for Israel is increasingly a political liability in US politics. Will the Democratic leadership listen? Abdul El-Sayed’s victorious path to the US Senate must become a wake-up call to the Democratic party . It shows us, yet again, …
• BBC News 06 Nov 2026, 13:23 UTC
  US midterm results spark fears in Israel over future of two countries' ties
  Staunch US support of Israel has been raised as one of the reasons why Republicans performed so badly.
• The Guardian 06 Nov 2026, 16:38 UTC
  Israel’s election and self-definition invite questions | Letters
  Dr Richard Skues responds to an article by Jonathan Freedland in which he says the opposition can’t win unless they join forces with Arab parties Jonathan Freedland is surely right that the Israeli political parties opposed to Benjamin Netanyahu should make common cause with …
• The Guardian 07 Nov 2026, 19:49 UTC
  Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
  Knesset has been deadlocked since election last month when Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority Israel’s president has ⁠chosen Gadi Eisenkot, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ⁠strongest rival, to ⁠try to ​form a new government, following a deadlocked election that …
• Reuters (über Google News) 07 Nov 2026, 20:48 UTC
  Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s rival, gets mandate to form Israel government: What happens next?
  Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s rival, gets mandate to form Israel government: What happens next? The Indian Express

United Kingdom / MENA (11)

• Middle East Eye 03 Nov 2026, 12:34 UTC
  Israel’s election shows its democracy is a sham, but the West can’t stop buying the lie
  Israel’s election shows its democracy is a sham, but the West can’t stop buying the lie Submitted by Jonathan Cook on Mon, 11/02/2026 - 12:30 The same racist, Zionist logic that justified the Gaza genocide is now making it impossible for the Jewish opposition to reach a deal …
• Middle East Eye 03 Nov 2026, 16:48 UTC
  Israel's Eisenkot says US aid cut shows Netanyahu 'must be replaced'
  Israel's Eisenkot says US aid cut shows Netanyahu 'must be replaced' Israel's opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot said Tuesday that a phaseout of US aid to the country announced by President Donald Trump showed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must go. "The fact that …
• Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 15:24 UTC
  US election results fuel Israeli opposition's push to remove Netanyahu
  US election results fuel Israeli opposition's push to remove Netanyahu Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 13:32 Israeli opposition leaders warn that the Democrats' sweep of US Congress could threaten Israel’s national security Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party …
• Middle East Eye 04 Nov 2026, 16:32 UTC
  US election results fuel Israeli opposition's push to remove Netanyahu
  US election results fuel Israeli opposition's push to remove Netanyahu As news emerged on Wednesday that the Democratic Party had won a landslide victory, regaining control of the US Congress, Israeli politicians, journalists and experts warned of the results' grave implications …
• Middle East Eye 05 Nov 2026, 05:53 UTC
  Has Israel ousted Netanyahu for good?
  Has Israel ousted Netanyahu for good? Israelis voted against Netanyahu's coalition in a decisive majority. Will the opposition bloc seize this historic moment and form a minority government with the Arab parties? And if they do, how will Israel's powerful far-right react? On …
• Middle East Eye 05 Nov 2026, 15:59 UTC
  Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government
  Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/05/2026 - 15:25 Alliance’s endorsement gives opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the backing of 67 lawmakers in the 120-seat Knesset Yousef Jabareen (centre), leader of …
• Middle East Eye 05 Nov 2026, 16:33 UTC
  Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government
  Arab-led Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel's next government The Arab-led Joint List has said it will back Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government, dealing a heavy blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to remain in power. …
• Middle East Eye 05 Nov 2026, 21:17 UTC
  Israel president says to announce Sunday who will form new government
  Israel president says to announce Sunday who will form new government Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, following post-election talks with all party leaders. "I intend to task a member of …
• Middle East Eye 06 Nov 2026, 06:18 UTC
  Palestinian-led party backs Eisenkot to form Israeli government
  Palestinian-led party backs Eisenkot to form Israeli government Mansour Abbas, leader of the Palestinian-led Ra’am party, endorsed Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government on the second day of consultations with President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. Israeli Prime Minister …
• Middle East Eye 06 Nov 2026, 06:54 UTC
  Watch: Israel’s president to select candidate to form government on Sunday
  Watch: Israel’s president to select candidate to form government on Sunday Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Thursday that he will announce his chosen candidate to form a government on Sunday (8 November). Herzog said that the elected parties representing 67 of parliament’s …
• Middle East Eye 07 Nov 2026, 20:13 UTC
  Israel's president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to try to form new government
  Israel's president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to try to form new government Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 11/07/2026 - 19:52 Former army chief, backed by both Arab-led parties, has 28 days to build a coalition as Netanyahu fights to stay in power Former military chief Gadi …

Argentina (10)

• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 13:30 UTC
  Israel se plantea la siguiente gran pregunta: ¿Quién tendrá la oportunidad de ser Primer Ministro?
  Los líderes de los partidos presentarán argumentos contrapuestos ante el presidente israelí para que sea Benjamin Netanyahu o Gadi Eisenkot quien tenga la primera oportunidad de formar una coalición de gobierno.
• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 15:50 UTC
  Opositor israelí acusa a Netanyahu de un "fallo colosal" por el fin de la ayuda de EEUU
  El líder opositor critica al premier israelí por la decisión del mandatario estadounidense de cesar la ayuda financiera anual a Israel en 2026. La interrupción de la asistencia afectará la seguridad y economía del país, según el dirigente opositor, quien cuestiona la gestión del …
• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 16:50 UTC
  Eisenkot acusa a Netanyahu de poner en peligro la relación estratégica de Israel con EEUU
  Un líder de la oposición critica al jefe de gobierno por modificar la cooperación con EE.UU. sin informar a la población. Exige explicaciones claras. El mandatario estadounidense planea cesar la ayuda financiera a Israel, citando su estabilidad económica, tras una propuesta del …
• Clarín 03 Nov 2026, 22:20 UTC
  La oposición en Israel promete echar a Benjamin Netanyahu del poder en poco tiempo
  El bloque liderado por el centrista Gadi Eisenkot buscará los apoyos necesarios en el Parlamento para formar gobierno. Tras las elecciones del martes pasado, ningún partido obtuvo mayoría absoluta y desde entonces se suceden complicadas negociaciones.
• Clarín 05 Nov 2026, 15:36 UTC
  Israel: el rival de Netanyahu se dispone a recibir el encargo para formar gobierno tras respaldo de los partidos árabes
  La Lista Conjunta formalizará su recomendación ante el presidente Isaac Herzog para habilitar a Gadi Eisenkot a constituir la nueva administración. Esto complica las aspiraciones de Benjamin Netanyahu de asumir un nuevo mandato al frente del Ejecutivo.
• La Nación 05 Nov 2026, 20:55 UTC
  El líder opositor Eisenkot recibe dos apoyos clave para suceder a Netanyahu como primer ministro de Israel
  El exjefe del Ejército se perfila como el futuro jefe de gobierno tras el respaldo explícito de los partidos árabes
• Clarín 07 Nov 2026, 07:30 UTC
  Israel corre el riesgo de perder a su mejor aliado tras las elecciones en EEUU
  La derrota electoral de Netanyahu y Trump marca un cambio en la relación Israel-EE.UU., con nuevos desafíos para ambos países. Israel enfrenta una posible reducción de ayuda militar estadounidense, lo que podría impactar su política de defensa y economía.
• Clarín 07 Nov 2026, 10:20 UTC
  Elecciones en EEUU muestran creciente frustración con Israel a ambos lados del espectro político
  El vínculo entre EE. UU. e Israel se tensiona tras declaraciones de Trump sobre cortar ayudas, reflejando divisiones políticas internas. Un cambio en el liderazgo israelí podría modificar relaciones, pero las tensiones por acciones en Gaza y Cisjordania persisten.
• Clarín 07 Nov 2026, 20:16 UTC
  Tras las consultas parlamentarias: Isaac Herzog le encomendará a Gadi Eisenkot armar el nuevo gobierno en Israel
  La resolución del jefe de Estado se conoció luego de mantener intercambios con representantes de diferentes facciones parlamentarias. Durante el fin de semana se llevaron a cabo consultas adicionales que terminaron de definir la asignación.
• La Nación 07 Nov 2026, 20:23 UTC
  El presidente de Israel elige a Gadi Eisenkot, rival de Netanyahu, para formar gobierno
  Isaac Herzog le encomendó la tarea de formar gobierno al exjefe militar centrista luego de consultar con los líderes de todos los partidos del Parlamento; tiene 28 días para negociar una coalición

France / global (8)

• France 24 03 Nov 2026, 09:03 UTC
  Israeli opposition unites behind Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for PM
  Israel's opposition is on Tuesday due to meet for the first time since last week's closely contested election in which neither Gadi Esenkot's change bloc nor incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance managed to win a majority in the Knesset. All parties …
• France 24 03 Nov 2026, 14:17 UTC
  Israeli opposition leaders vow to remove Netanyahu quickly but path unclear
  The Israeli opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot pledged Tuesday to form a government quickly to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but remained unclear on how, with divisions over whether to ally with Arab lawmakers. Arab-majority parties last week won 19 seats in the …
• France 24 05 Nov 2026, 10:30 UTC
  Israel president urges compromise after divisive election
  Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted the certified results of last week’s parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government. Herzog began consultations with party leaders on Wednesday night …
• France 24 05 Nov 2026, 14:43 UTC
  Israel's main Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government after election
  Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election.
• France 24 06 Nov 2026, 10:02 UTC
  Netanyahu rival Eisenkot secures broad backing in bid to form government
  Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday, November 8, whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition's Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. FRANCE 24's …
• France 24 06 Nov 2026, 10:39 UTC
  Israel president to announce Sunday who will form new government
  Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday, November 8, whom he will task with trying to form a new government, following post-election talks with all party leaders. 46 parliament members recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while 67 backed his …
• France 24 06 Nov 2026, 13:25 UTC
  Is Israel opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot going to replace Benjamin Netanyahu?
  In Israel, Gadi Eisenkot emerged on Thursday, November 5, as the frontrunner to be tasked with forming a government. This comes after one of the two main parties representing ultra-Orthodox Jewish voters – a longtime ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition – …
• France 24 07 Nov 2026, 19:38 UTC
  🔴 Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to try to form government

Hong Kong (5)

• South China Morning Post 03 Nov 2026, 13:32 UTC
  In Israel, Arab lawmakers key to unseating Netanyahu amid divided opposition
  The Israeli opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot pledged on Tuesday to form a government quickly to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but remained unclear on how, with divisions over whether to ally with Arab lawmakers. Meeting for the first time since an election a week …
• South China Morning Post 03 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC
  Israel deepens Somaliland ties with first ambassador, testing Horn of Africa balance
  Last week, Somaliland, a breakaway region that declared independence from Somalia in 1991, welcomed its first ambassador from Israel. Diplomat Michael Lotem presented his credentials in Hargeisa, while officials laid the cornerstone for an Israeli embassy. The ceremony, …
• South China Morning Post 04 Nov 2026, 09:24 UTC
  Blow for Netanyahu as Israeli election body rejects claims of Arab party fraud
  Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. President Isaac Herzog will at noon officially receive the results of …
• South China Morning Post 06 Nov 2026, 02:10 UTC
  Netanyahu rival Eisenkot tipped to seek Israeli government with backing of Arab lists
  Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition’s Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog held a second day of …
• South China Morning Post 07 Nov 2026, 20:05 UTC
  Israel’s president taps Eisenkot to form government, in setback for Netanyahu
  Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on October 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister …

Brazil (5)

• Folha de S.Paulo 04 Nov 2026, 09:00 UTC
  Quem é Isaac Herzog, presidente de Israel que agora precisa escolher entre Netanyahu e oposição
  Em um país onde a política se transformou em pugilismo generalizado , Isaac Herzog, o presidente de temperamento manso agora incumbido de convencer os líderes partidários de Israel a baixar os punhos e formar um governo, remete a uma era mais amena. Leia mais (11/04/2026 - …
• Folha de S.Paulo 05 Nov 2026, 19:12 UTC
  Principais partidos árabes anunciam apoio a Gadi Eisenkot para formar governo em Israel
  O principal partido árabe de Israel , a Lista Unificada, anunciou nesta quinta-feira (5) o apoio ao candidato Gadi Eisenkot para tentar formar um governo, reforçando sua posição frente ao primeiro-ministro Binyamin Netanyahu , fragilizado após perder o apoio de um aliado …
• Agência Brasil state-run 05 Nov 2026, 19:55 UTC
  Derrota de Trump coloca em xeque relação histórica dos EUA com Israel
  A derrota histórica dos republicanos na eleição de meio de mandato do presidente dos Estados Unidos (EUA), Donald Trump, colocou em xeque a sólida relação entre o país norte-americano e Israel, que vem sendo alvo de críticas internas nos últimos anos. O vice-presidente dos EUA, …
• G1 Globo 07 Nov 2026, 19:34 UTC
  Presidente de Israel escolhe rival de Netanyahu para tentar formar novo governo
  O presidente de Israel, Isaac Herzog, escolheu neste sábado (7) Gadi Eisenkot, principal adversário político do primeiro-ministro Benjamin Netanyahu, para tentar formar um novo governo. A decisão ocorre após uma eleição sem resultado decisivo, que deixou os dois políticos sem …
• Folha de S.Paulo 07 Nov 2026, 20:41 UTC
  Presidente de Israel escolhe Gadi Eisenkot, rival de Netanyahu, para tentar formar governo
  O presidente de Israel escolheu, neste sábado (7), Gadi Eisenkot, o principal rival do primeiro-ministro Binyamin Netanyahu , para tentar formar um novo governo após uma eleição inconclusiva que não deixou nenhum dos dois com um caminho claro para chegar ao poder. Leia mais …

Peru (4)

• El Comercio 03 Nov 2026, 18:42 UTC
  Eisenkot afirma que recorte de ayuda de EE.UU. muestra que Netanyahu “debe ser reemplazado”
  Gadi Eisenkot afirma que el recorte de la ayuda estadounidense a Israel demuestra que Netanyahu debe dejar el cargo.
• El Comercio 04 Nov 2026, 20:32 UTC
  Netanyahu alude al “islamismo radical” en el primer videomensaje tras las elecciones
  Benjamin Netanyahu pidió formar un gobierno nacional amplio y advirtió sobre la influencia de los partidos islamistas tras las elecciones en Israel.
• El Comercio 06 Nov 2026, 02:35 UTC
  El presidente de Israel anunciará el domingo a quién encargará formar gobierno
  El presidente de Israel, Isaac Herzog, anunciará el domingo el nombre de la persona encargada de formar un nuevo gobierno, al término de unas elecciones legislativas muy reñidas y tras las consultas con los distintos partidos celebradas esta semana.
• El Comercio 07 Nov 2026, 19:48 UTC
  Presidente de Israel anuncia que encargará al líder opositor Gadi Eisenkot formar gobierno
  El presidente israelí, Isaac Herzog, encargará al líder del bloque opositor, Gadi Eisenkot, la tarea de formar gobierno tras las elecciones legislativas de finales de octubre, anunció el sábado el gabinete de presidencia.

Pakistan (4)

• Dawn 04 Nov 2026, 08:23 UTC
  Israel election commission rejects Netanyahu charges of fraud
  Israeli electoral authorities on Wednesday rejected allegations promoted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of fraud by Arab parties, who could hold the key to removing him from power after a divisive vote. President Isaac Herzog will at noon (1000 GMT) officially receive the …
• Dawn 04 Nov 2026, 17:30 UTC
  Israel president urges compromise after divisive election
  Israel’s president on Wednesday opened talks on forming a new government with a call for compromise, saying neither side had won divisive elections, as he also condemned “racist” rhetoric against Arab parties that made sharp gains. More than a week after Israel’s first election …
• Dawn 05 Nov 2026, 17:03 UTC
  Gadi Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government with backing of Arab lists
  Israel’s largest Arab list on Thursday said it would back Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, bolstering his chances of being picked over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who lost the support of an allied religious party. President Isaac Herzog was holding a second day …
• Dawn 07 Nov 2026, 20:25 UTC
  Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Gadi Eisenkot to try to form government
  Israel’s president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, is fighting to …

Türkiye / global (4)

• Anadolu Agency state-run 04 Nov 2026, 08:26 UTC
  İsrailli siyasiler, ABD seçim sonuçlarının ardından Netanyahu'nun başbakan olarak kalamayacağını vurguladı
  İsrailli muhalif siyasetçiler, resmi olmayan sonuçlara göre Demokratların zafere ulaştığı ABD ara seçimlerinden sonra İsrail Başbakanı Binyamin Netanyahu'nun göreve devam edemeyeceğini vurguladı.
• Anadolu Agency state-run 05 Nov 2026, 08:05 UTC
  Demokratları "antisemitizmle" suçlayan ABD'li tarihçiden, "İsrail, ABD'nin düşmanı haline gelebilir" yorumu
  ABD'li tarihçi Victor Davis Hanson, Demokratların 2028'deki başkanlık seçimini kazanması ve mevcut siyasi eğilimlerin devam etmesi durumunda ABD'nin İsrail'i sonunda "düşman" olarak görebileceğini iddia etti.
• Anadolu Agency state-run 05 Nov 2026, 20:16 UTC
  İsrail Cumhurbaşkanı, Trump'ın İsrail'e yardımı durdurmasının kendisini "yıldırım çarpmışa çevirdiğini" söyledi
  İsrail Cumhurbaşkanı Isaac Herzog, ABD Başkanı Donald Trump'ın İsrail'e yönelik 4 milyar dolarlık yardımın durdurulması kararından önceden haberdar olmadığını belirterek, "Bu durum beni adeta yıldırım çarpmışa çevirdi." dedi.
• Anadolu Agency state-run 07 Nov 2026, 20:23 UTC
  İsrail Cumhurbaşkanı Herzog'un, hükümet kurma yetkisini muhalefet lideri Eisenkot'a vereceği bildirildi
  İsrail Cumhurbaşkanı Isaac Herzog'un, 27 Ekim seçimlerinin ardından partilerle yaptığı istişare görüşmeleri sonrasında, hükümet kurma yetkisini Yashar Partisi lideri Gadi Eisenkot'a verme kararı aldığı açıklandı.

Spain (4)

• Newtral 05 Nov 2026, 15:04 UTC
  El partido de Netanyahu fue el más votado en las elecciones de Israel pese a lo que dice Bustinduy
  La coalición de cinco partidos que lideraba Netanyahu no ha conseguido sumar mayoría absoluta, por lo que su revalidación está en el aire.
• El País 06 Nov 2026, 04:30 UTC
  La derrota de Trump aumenta la inquietud en Israel por el futuro de la alianza con EE UU
  Netanyahu guarda silencio sobre el doble varapalo en las urnas y sobre el fin de la millonaria ayuda militar de Washington, mientras J. D. Vance explica el triunfo demócrata por la guerra contra Irán
• El País 07 Nov 2026, 04:30 UTC
  Yusef Yabarín, líder de la principal lista árabe de Israel: “Al apoyar a Eisenkot, hemos elegido lo menos malo”
  El dirigente ve prioritario colaborar con el bloque judío de oposición para reemplazar a Netanyahu, pese a las diferencias ideológicas
• El País 07 Nov 2026, 19:50 UTC
  El presidente de Israel encarga formar Gobierno al líder opositor Gadi Eisenkot
  Herzog adelanta el anuncio tras concluir las consultas, en las que el exjefe del Estado Mayor obtuvo 67 de los 120 apoyos posibles, incluido el de las dos listas árabes

Bosnia and Herzegovina (3)

• Klix.ba 04 Nov 2026, 11:11 UTC
  Pao Netanyahuov manevar: Izborna komisija potvrdila rezultate i odbacila teoriju o "ukradenim izborima"
  Centralna izborna komisija Izraela potvrdila je konačne rezultate parlamentarnih izbora i odbacila tvrdnje Netanyahuovog Likuda o "ukradenim izborima". Nijedan blok nema većinu od 61 mandata, a rezultati su predati predsjedniku Isaacu Herzogu.
• Klix.ba 05 Nov 2026, 08:37 UTC
  Veliki preokret u Izraelu: Ultraortodoksni Jevreji ne podržavaju Netanyahua, raskinuli dugogodišnji savez
  Ultraortodoksna stranka Ujedinjeni judaizam Tore (UTJ) na konsultacijama s izraelskim predsjednikom Isaacom Herzogom nije preporučila nikoga za premijera. Time je uskratila podršku dugogodišnjem savezniku Benjaminu Netanyahuu.
• Klix.ba 05 Nov 2026, 15:44 UTC
  Kraj za Netanyahua sve bliže: Arapska lista podržala Gadija Eisenkota za premijera, s njima ima većinu u parlamentu
  Zajednička lista, savez arapskih stranaka u Izraelu, predložit će predsjedniku ove zemlje Isaacu Herzogu Gadija Eisenkota za novog premijera.

India (3)

• Times of India 05 Nov 2026, 13:18 UTC
  Israel’s election deadlock: Bibi in a bind, but what changes for India, Iran and Gaza?
  Netanyahu's Likud party secured the most seats in the Knesset election but lacks the ability to form a government. Gadi Eisenkot, leading the opposition, has gained support from parties holding a majority of the seats. The Arab parties' strong voter turnout complicates …
• Times of India 05 Nov 2026, 13:58 UTC
  Israel govt formation: In big setback for Netanyahu, Arab parties back Eisenkot
  Israeli Arab parties are considering backing an opposition coalition to challenge Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership. Ahmad Tibi has expressed openness to support without formally joining the new government. This election has resulted in a fragmented Knesset lacking a …
• Times of India 07 Nov 2026, 20:06 UTC
  Israel president Herzog picks Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to form next government

Japan (2)

• The Japan Times 03 Nov 2026, 00:36 UTC
  Israel opposition meets to back Eisenkot, but Netanyahu says voters chose him
  Eisenkot's bloc won 48 seats while Netanyahu's camp secured 53, of which 27 are from his Likud party.
• The Japan Times 06 Nov 2026, 00:30 UTC
  Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government with backing of Arab lists
  Two Arab-majority lists won an unprecedented 19 seats in the Oct. 27 election, and both said they were backing Gadi Eisenkot.

Uganda (2)

• Nile Post 03 Nov 2026, 17:29 UTC
  Israeli opposition unites behind Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for PM
  Israel's opposition is on Tuesday due to meet for the first time since last week's closely contested election in which neither Gadi Eisenkot's change bloc nor incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing alliance managed to win a majority in the Knesset. All parties …
• Nile Post 05 Nov 2026, 05:56 UTC
  Israel's president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock

Serbia (2)

• N1 Srbija 04 Nov 2026, 20:46 UTC
  Predsednik Izraela priznao izborne rezultate i krenuo u konsultacije o formiranju nove vlade
  Predsednik Izraela Isak Hercog prihvatio je danas potvrđene rezultate prošlonedeljnih parlamentarni izbora kao pravno obavezujuće i počeo je konsultac
• N1 Srbija 07 Nov 2026, 20:12 UTC
  Predsednik Izraela poverio Ajzenkotu mandat za formiranja nove vlade
  Predsednik Izraela Isak Hercog poverio je danas bivšem načelniku Generalštaba izraelske vojske Gadiju Ajzenkotu mandat za pokušaj formiranja nove vlad

Egypt (2)

• Egypt Independent 05 Nov 2026, 08:36 UTC
  Trump said he’d accept the election results. Netanyahu is challenging the outcome of his.
  Tel Aviv — As Republican losses in the US midterm elections came into focus, President Donald Trump said he would accept the results. The same cannot be said of Benjamin Netanyahu, the man Trump endorsed in Israel. A week after Israel’s October 27 election, Netanyahu, whose bloc …
• Egypt Independent 07 Nov 2026, 13:49 UTC
  ‘Like a bolt from the blue’: Israel’s president shocked by Trump announcing end of aid
  Israeli President Isaac Herzog said it was “like a bolt from the blue” when President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, the day of the midterm elections, that he would end US aid to Israel. Herzog brought up the issue during a meeting with the Yashar party, led by Gadi …

Nigeria (2)

• Vanguard 05 Nov 2026, 11:59 UTC
  Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party drops Netanyahu
  Gadi Eisenkot emerged on Thursday as the favourite to be tasked with trying to form an Israeli government as a religious party long aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to recommend him. The post Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party …
• Punch 05 Nov 2026, 12:45 UTC
  Eisenkot favoured as Netanyahu ally withholds endorsement
  Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the favourite to form an Israeli government after a religious party, United Torah Judaism, declined to recommend Benjamin Neta Read More: https://punchng.com/eisenkot-favoured-as-netanyahu-ally-withholds-endorsement/

Pan-African / Congo (2)

• Africanews 05 Nov 2026, 12:20 UTC
  Political consultations ongoing in Israel to form new government
  Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.
• Africanews 06 Nov 2026, 10:57 UTC
  Arab parties back Eisenkot as Israel faces coalition deadlock
  Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition's Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Russia / global (2)

• TASS state-run 05 Nov 2026, 13:56 UTC
  Israel's UN envoy says it was US that decided to attack Iran
  Danny Danon noted in this connection that Iran continues to threaten the US
• TASS state-run 07 Nov 2026, 21:04 UTC
  Israeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office
  According to the statement, Isaac Herzog will meet with Gadi Eisenkot on the evening of November 8 to formally entrust him with the task

European Union / global (1)

• Euronews 04 Nov 2026, 07:21 UTC
  Israel's election commission says no fraud found in last week's vote
  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters have repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election, possibly with foreign assistance.

South Korea (1)

• Korea Herald 05 Nov 2026, 02:27 UTC
  Israel's president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted the certified results of last week’s parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government. The move dealt a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin …

South Africa (1)

• Mail & Guardian 06 Nov 2026, 12:44 UTC
  US midterm elections and Israel vote raise risk of renewed Iran war
  Following pivotal elections in both Israel and the United States, diverging political imperatives for Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump could either reignite war with Iran or open a narrow window for diplomacy.

Morocco (1)

• Hespress English 07 Nov 2026, 19:52 UTC
  Israeli president taps Eisenkot to form new govt
  Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday that he will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government following a round of consultations with party leaders in which the opposition bloc leader received a majority of recommendations. “The President informed the leader of …

Germany / global (1)

• Deutsche Welle 07 Nov 2026, 19:56 UTC
  Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form government
  The anti-Netanyahu alliance led by former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked by President Isaac Herzog with forming a new government, with tricky coalition talks expected.

Italy (1)

• ANSA 07 Nov 2026, 20:46 UTC
  Herzog affida a Eisenkot l'incarico di formare il governo in Israele
  Netanyahu tenta la carta dell'unità nazionale. L'ex generale: 'Liberati di Ben Gvir'

Croatia (1)

• N1 Hrvatska 07 Nov 2026, 21:34 UTC
  Loše vijesti za Netanyahua: Njegov najveći rival dobio priliku preuzeti vlast u Izraelu
  Izraelski predsjednik u subotu je izabrao Gadija Eisenkota, najžešćeg rivala premijera Benjamina Netanyahua, da pokuša formirati novu vladu nakon parl

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• Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to form government · Al Jazeera English
• Israel Elections: Elections Ends in Deadlock As Final Results Show No Clear Winner | Top Stories · WION
• Jerusalem Daily: Arab parties back Eisenkot against Netanyahu · Al Jazeera English
• Is Israel opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot going to replace Benjamin Netanyahu? • FRANCE 24 English · France 24 English
• Arab parties back Eisenkot as Israel faces coalition deadlock · africanews
• Arab parties back Eisenkot as Israel faces coalition deadlock · africanews
• Israel’s president to select candidate to form government on Sunday · Middle East Eye
• Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government · Al Jazeera English

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