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Israel's president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to try to form new government

MIDDLE EAST EYE · MEE staff · Nov 7, 2026 20:13 UTC

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Israel's president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to try to form new government Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 11/07/2026 - 19:52 Former army chief, backed by both Arab-led parties, has 28 days to build a coalition as Netanyahu fights to stay in power Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, waves following national election exit polls at his party headquarters in Tel Aviv…

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