{
  "id": 17967393,
  "title": "Israeli opposition scrambles to oust Netanyahu after crucial meeting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/israeli-opposition-scrambles-to-oust-netanyahu-after-crucial-meeting",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-03T13:28:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/11/03/israeli-opposition-scrambles-to-oust-netanyahu-after-crucial-meeting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Opposition leaders in Israel are racing to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a crucial meeting. The \"change bloc\" leaders met for an hour in Herzliya, discussing the formation of a \"national emergency government\" to take power from Netanyahu. Former army general Gadi Eisenkot and other leaders aim to unite their parties and set up a government with a parliamentary majority in the Knesset. The opposition parties hold 48 seats, while Netanyahu's bloc has 53, falling short of the 61 seats needed for a majority.\n\nThe opposition has accused Netanyahu and Likud of discrediting the election results, alleging foul play by Arab parties. Likud denies these claims, stating the elections were conducted properly and reflect the will of the voters. President Isaac Herzog will meet with Knesset factions on Wednesday to discuss who should be given the first opportunity to form a government, with a 28-day deadline to try. If unsuccessful, Herzog may nominate a second choice with another 28-day extension.\n\nThe opposition is eyeing a potential alliance with Israel's Arab-majority parties, though many politicians are hesitant to work with them. Netanyahu's right-wing bloc and Eisenkot's camp both lack a majority, making the formation of a stable government a challenge. The opposition also raised concerns about possible escalation with Iran, which could delay the formation process and benefit Netanyahu if he remains in power for months, awaiting new elections.",
  "summary": "Israel’s opposition parties called for a “national emergency government” on Tuesday as they held high-stakes talks on wresting power from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . Former army general Gadi Eisenkot and other “change bloc” leaders met for about an hour in Herzliya, Israeli media said, as they try to unite their disparate parties while Mr Netanyahu questions the legitimacy of last week's…",
  "key_points": [
    "Opposition leaders in Israel meet to oust Netanyahu.",
    "Former general Gadi Eisenkot aims to form emergency government.",
    "Opposition holds 48 seats, short of majority needed for power."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Lapid before meeting with change bloc leaders: We must form a government and oust Netanyahu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/lapid-before-meeting-with-change-bloc-leaders-we-must-form-a",
        "published": "2026-11-03T10:57:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Is Netanyahu laying the groundwork for an Israeli January 6?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/is-netanyahu-laying-the-groundwork-for-an-israeli-january-6",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:31:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}