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This Israeli Vows to Oust Netanyahu. Here’s How.

Israeli opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot is moving closer to ousting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after securing broad backing to form a new government. Eisenkot has vowed to use a Knesset majority to challenge Netanyahu's position amid deep political and societal divides following recent elections. Arab parties Ra'am and Joint List have indicated they may support the opposition bloc from outside the government to help remove Netanyahu from power. President Isaac Herzog faces a key choice as he prepares to task Eisenkot with forming the next administration, though tensions within the opposition bloc remain visible.

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  • ✓ Gadi Eisenkot has secured broad backing to form a government and oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • ✓ Arab parties Ra'am and Joint List have indicated they may support the opposition bloc from outside the government to help remove Netanyahu from power.
  • ✓ President Isaac Herzog faces a key choice in giving Eisenkot the chance to form the next Israeli government.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 19 independent reporting domains (95% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Gadi Eisenkot has secured broad backing to form a government, positioning himself to receive the mandate from President Herzog and unseat Benjamin Netanyahu.

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  1. Israel Opposition Leader Gadi Eisenkot Secures Backing to Form Government

    Israeli opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot is moving closer to ousting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after securing broad backing to form a new government. Eisenkot has vowed to use a Knesset majority to challenge Netanyahu's position amid deep political and societal divides following recent elections. Arab parties Ra'am and Joint List have indicated they may support the opposition bloc from outside the government to help remove Netanyahu from power. President Isaac Herzog faces a key choice as he prepares to task Eisenkot with forming the next administration, though tensions within the opposition bloc remain visible.

    Why it matters

    The political struggle comes as Israel faces ongoing internal tensions over governance and coalition-building. President Herzog holds the constitutional authority to determine who receives the mandate to build a ruling majority in the Knesset. Analysts note that forming a viable coalition will require navigating complex alliances, potentially including support from Arab factions.

    What is confirmed

    • Gadi Eisenkot has secured broad backing to form a government and oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
    • Arab parties Ra'am and Joint List have indicated they may support the opposition bloc from outside the government to help remove Netanyahu from power.
    • President Isaac Herzog faces a key choice in giving Eisenkot the chance to form the next Israeli government.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Eisenkot must break his previous pledge in order to successfully ally with Arab parties for the coalition.

    What to watch next

    • President Herzog formally tasks Eisenkot with forming the next government.
    • Further coalition negotiations and announcements regarding cabinet positions within the opposition bloc.
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    6. Reuters — Netanyahu's position weakens as rival secures broad backing to try to form government
    7. slate.com — Israel Is Forming a Government That Ousts Netanyahu
    8. The Jerusalem Post — Gadi Eisenkot moves closer to ousting Benjamin Netanyahu, what will come next for Israel?
    9. gulfnews.com — Israel Opposition Gains Momentum to Oust Benjamin Netanyahu ...
    10. The Jerusalem Post — Israel Election 2026 live updates: Eisenkot, Netanyahu race to build government
    11. Al Jazeera — President Herzog faces key choice as Israel struggles to form government
    12. The New York Times — Why Israel’s Ex-Army Chief’s Next Mission Could Be Mission Impossible
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