# Israeli President Tasks Gadi Eisenkot with Forming New Government Former army chief has 28 days to navigate coalition options after Netanyahu's failure. - **Source:** [Open](https://www.open.online) - **Published:** 2026-11-07 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/b5aa3d77-8534-4e27-8360-68baafa161dc ## Presidential Mandate Issued Israeli President Isaac Herzog officially announced that Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar party, will receive the mandate to form a new government. The former chief of staff is scheduled to visit the presidential residence this Sunday at 17:00 local time to accept the formal task of building a stable administration. ## Legislative Timeline Constraints Upon receiving the mandate, Eisenkot will have an initial period of 28 days to negotiate and finalize a coalition agreement. If these efforts prove insufficient for a majority, the law allows for a potential extension of up to 14 additional days to secure the necessary support within the Knesset for a functioning government. ## Shift in Parliamentary Power Following the October 27 elections, Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party emerged as the largest single entity with 27 seats. However, the bloc supporting Eisenkot represents 67 seats in the Knesset, comfortably exceeding the 61-seat threshold required for a majority, effectively ending Netanyahu's immediate ability to retain his position as the nation's prime minister. ## Coalition Negotiation Challenges The path to a majority remains complex due to ideological divisions within the opposition bloc. Some factions are hesitant to align with parties that fail to condemn Hamas, while others explore potential deals with ultra-orthodox groups. These negotiations are critical to determining whether Eisenkot can successfully bridge these deep-seated political and social divides. ## Netanyahu's Last-Ditch Proposal Facing political isolation, Benjamin Netanyahu attempted to propose a national unity government to Eisenkot on Saturday evening. This move was widely viewed as a desperate effort to remain relevant, yet the initiative failed to gain traction as the political momentum has clearly shifted toward the opposition leader and his potential coalition partners. ## Yashar Party's Stance The Yashar party has publicly criticized Netanyahu, accusing him of sowing discord and failing to honor past political agreements. Despite this hostility, they have not completely closed the door on unity, provided that the Likud party dissolves its current alliance with extremist factions and accepts Eisenkot’s four core principles for national governance. ## The Role of Arab Parties A significant factor in the current political landscape is the support from Arab parties, which proved to be a major surprise in the recent election results. Their backing was instrumental in pushing the balance of power toward Eisenkot, though their inclusion in any formal coalition remains a sensitive point for other potential partners. ## Implications for Israel The transition process marks a pivotal moment for Israeli governance during a period of intense national conflict. The success of Eisenkot’s government will depend on his ability to manage diverse political interests while addressing the urgent security and social needs of the country, moving beyond the polarization that defined the previous administration's tenure. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.open.online/2026/11/07/israele-incarico-governo-gadi-eisenkot-netanyahu/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._