{
  "id": 18792157,
  "title": "Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s rival, gets mandate to form Israel government: What happens next?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/gadi-eisenkot-netanyahus-rival-gets-mandate-to-form-israel-government",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T20:48:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/israel-elections-isaac-herzog-appoints-gadi-eisenkot-government-formation-netanyahu-coalition-10955082/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the wake of Israel's October 27 election, President Isaac Herzog has designated former military chief and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to attempt forming a government. This marks a pivotal moment for Eisenkot, 66, who emerged as Netanyahu's chief rival in the electoral contest. While Netanyahu's Likud party secured the most seats, their coalition lacked the necessary 61 seats to govern. Eisenkot's appointment, backed by 67 lawmakers, provides the opposition with its first chance to forge an alternative administration. However, the complex negotiations ahead suggest Netanyahu's departure from the premiership is not imminent.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "President Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to form government.",
    "Eisenkot, 66, is Netanyahu's chief electoral rival.",
    "67 lawmakers back Eisenkot's mandate."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}