# Israel’s President Taps Eisenkot to Form Next Government Over Netanyahu

- Link: https://the-timenews.com/israel-president-picks-eisenkot-over-netanyahu-next-government/
- Published: 2026-11-07T21:00:53+00:00
- Author: The Time News

In a significant political development, the president of Israel has officially tasked
Gadi Eisenkot to form next government, bypassing long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu. The move represents a notable shift in the country’s political dynamics
as party leaders work to assemble a governing coalition.

## Mandate Handed to Eisenkot to Form Next Government

Under Israeli law, following consultations with elected factions, the president 
grants the mandate to assemble an administration to the lawmaker deemed to hold 
the most viable path toward securing a parliamentary majority. By selecting Eisenkot
over Netanyahu, the presidency has charted a new course for ongoing coalition talks.

**Also read:** [Israel’s President Herzog to Name Candidate to Form Government on Sunday](https://the-timenews.com/herzog-candidate-to-form-government/)

Eisenkot, a former military chief of staff who transitioned into politics, now faces
the challenge of negotiating with diverse political blocs to reach the required 
majority in the Knesset. Securing the necessary endorsements often demands delicate
negotiations over cabinet appointments, policy agreements, and legislative agendas.

## Netanyahu Sidelined Amid Shifting Alignments

The decision to pass over Benjamin Netanyahu marks a critical moment for the veteran
leader, who has dominated Israeli politics for decades. While Netanyahu remains 
an influential figure, the decision indicates that rival factions and consultations
pointed toward an alternative leadership track to break political deadlock.

Coalition building in Israel frequently involves high-stakes negotiations among 
centrist, religious, and right-wing parties. Lawmakers will now scrutinize how Eisenkot
approaches potential partners across the political spectrum to secure stability.

## Next Steps in the Coalition Process

Eisenkot will have a standard window of time stipulated by law to conclude agreements
and present a viable government for parliamentary approval. If he succeeds, the 
new administration will take office and determine the country’s domestic, security,
and foreign policies going forward.

However, if coalition talks stall or fail to produce a workable majority within 
the allocated timeframe, the mandate could be extended or assigned to another candidate.
For now, all eyes remain on Eisenkot as formal negotiations get underway.

_Source: [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/7/israels-president-picks-eisenkot-over-netanyahu-to-form-next-government)_

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