Friday 6 Nov, 2026
Metro53 - TEL AVIV (Web Desk) — Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has secured the required majority to become the next Prime Minister of Israel.
While consultations regarding government formation are ongoing by Israeli President Isaac Herzog with various political parties, Gadi Eisenkot, head of the Yashar Party, has gained the support of a majority of Knesset members to lead the next government.
According to Israeli media reports following these meetings, President Herzog stated that representatives of factions comprising a total of 67 members of parliament supported Eisenkot, whereas factions representing 46 members recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Israeli President added that he will hold further discussions with party leaders to clarify the situation before officially handing over the mandate to form a government on Sunday.
