https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-eisenkot-tasked-with-forming-government-moves-to-oust-netanyahuContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-eisenkot-tasked-with-forming-government-moves-to-oust-netanyahuhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/israel-s-eisenkot-tasked-with-forming-government-moves-to-oust-netanyahu#u197600Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:32:57 +0000President Isaac Herzog has formally asked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to assemble a coalition after last month's election, giving the opposition leader the first mandate to replace Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot, who heads the Yashar party, now has up to 42 days to secure a 61-seat majority in the 120-member Knesset. Netanyahu responded by calling for a broad "unity" government under his own leadership and warning against a cabinet reliant on Arab parties. The move marks the first time since 2009 that someone other than Netanyahu has received the initial formation mandate.