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Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli Tasked With Forming a Government?

Israel's president has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government following the October 27 vote. Eisenkot emerged as the opposition's leading candidate to unseat incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a major setback for the long-serving leader. Eisenkot pledged to reverse many of Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in on Tuesday, November 10. However, the path to forming a coalition faces serious challenges amid a divided opposition. Eisenkot now has up to six weeks to build a governing coalition during a consequential period of legislative action and negotiations.

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  • ✓ Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new Israeli government by the country's president.
  • ✓ Eisenkot pledged to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in on Tuesday, November 10.
  • ✓ Eisenkot served from 2015 to 2019 as the 21st chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces and from 2023 to 2024 as a minister without portfolio in Israel's unity government.
  • ✓ Eisenkot leads the Yashar party and emerged as the main challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 27 legislative election.
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Gadi Eisenkot was officially tasked with forming a new Israeli government and pledged to reverse many of Benjamin Netanyahu's policies.

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  1. Eisenkot Tapped to Form Israeli Government

    Israel's president has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government following the October 27 vote. Eisenkot emerged as the opposition's leading candidate to unseat incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a major setback for the long-serving leader. Eisenkot pledged to reverse many of Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in on Tuesday, November 10. However, the path to forming a coalition faces serious challenges amid a divided opposition. Eisenkot now has up to six weeks to build a governing coalition during a consequential period of legislative action and negotiations.

    Why it matters

    The selection of Eisenkot introduces a potential shift in Israeli leadership after years under Benjamin Netanyahu. As the leader of the Yashar party and a former member of the war cabinet, Eisenkot contrasts sharply with the incumbent in style and character while maintaining a studied ambiguity on key policy points. His success depends on navigating a divided political opposition to assemble a working majority.

    What is confirmed

    • Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a new Israeli government by the country's president.
    • Eisenkot pledged to reverse many of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies as the new parliament was sworn in on Tuesday, November 10.
    • Eisenkot served from 2015 to 2019 as the 21st chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces and from 2023 to 2024 as a minister without portfolio in Israel's unity government.
    • Eisenkot leads the Yashar party and emerged as the main challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 27 legislative election.

    What to watch next

    • Progress on coalition negotiations and cabinet formation during Eisenkot's allotted window.
    • Potential agreements or divisions among the opposition parties backing Eisenkot.
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    4. The Jerusalem Post — Gadi Eisenkot wins mandate as coalition building faces serious challenges
    5. The New York Times — Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli Tasked With Forming a Government?
    6. AP News — Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government
    7. NPR — Israel's president taps opposition candidate, not Netanyahu, to form a government
    8. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Netanyahu challenger Eisenkot to be tasked with forming new Israeli government
    9. Al Jazeera — Will Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?
    10. CNN — In setback to Netanyahu, rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government. But the path remains complicated
    11. NPR — Israel's President taps Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot to form the new government
    12. www.middleeasteye.net — Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the former army chief challenging Netanyahu...
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