{
  "id": 18959015,
  "title": "Eisenkot given tough task of forming Israeli government to replace Netanyahu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/eisenkot-given-tough-task-of-forming-israeli-government-to-replace",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T14:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/11/1573574/eisenkot-given-tough-task-forming-israeli-government-replace-netanyahu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot is set to assume the challenging role of forming a new government to replace long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A political newcomer, Eisenkot, 66, who aims to mend Israel's deep divisions left by Netanyahu, is expected to meet President Isaac Herzog to receive a mandate to form a government within 28 days. Born to a family of Moroccan immigrants, Eisenkot would make history as Israel's first Sephardic prime minister. Netanyahu, who has led the nation on and off for the past two decades and oversaw operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran since October 7, 2023, lost support in the recent election, leaving no single party with a clear majority. Eisenkot received recommendations from 67 lawmakers, while Netanyahu garnered backing from 46 lawmakers. However, the vote included Israeli Arabs, whose seats surged as they expressed anger over Netanyahu's government, which includes far-right factions. Eisenkot is reportedly open to an alliance with ultra-Orthodox Jews, whose main demand is exemption from military service, but insists on no partnership with Israeli Arabs. Ultra-Orthodox party leader Naftali Bennet shares opposition to the ultra-Orthodox exemption and remains silent on the matter. Eisenkot has called for a \"national emergency\" government to remove Netanyahu, accusing him of being a threat to democratic Israel. The new government may need to rely on support from Israeli-Arab parties to function, making negotiations on laws a challenging endeavor.",
  "summary": "JERUSALEM: Israel’s former military chief Gadi Eisenkot was set on Sunday to be given the tough task of forming a government, with weeks to cobble together a coalition to replace Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 11,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Eisenkot Gets Mandate To Form Israel Government, Netanyahu Fights For Survival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/eisenkot-gets-mandate-to-form-israel-government-netanyahu-fights-for",
        "published": "2026-11-08T01:48:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Israeli president picks Eisenkot to form government in setback for Netanyahu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/israeli-president-picks-eisenkot-to-form-government-in-setback-for",
        "published": "2026-11-08T04:43:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Gadi Eisenkot to receive mandate to form Israel's next government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/gadi-eisenkot-to-receive-mandate-to-form-israels-next-government",
        "published": "2026-11-08T06:41:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Netanyahu rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming new government following Israeli elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/netanyahu-rival-eisenkot-to-be-tasked-with-forming-new-government",
        "published": "2026-11-08T08:51:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "10 things to know as Netanyahu rival gets chance to form Israel's government after close vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/10-things-to-know-as-netanyahu-rival-gets-chance-to-form-israels",
        "published": "2026-11-08T10:29:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/netanyahu-rival-given-first-chance-at-forming-new-government",
        "published": "2026-11-08T11:26:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Gadi Eisenkot, the political newcomer tasked with forming Israel's government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/gadi-eisenkot-the-political-newcomer-tasked-with-forming-israels",
        "published": "2026-11-08T11:27:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RFI English",
        "title": "Ex-army chief Eisenkot given first chance to form government in Israel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/ex-army-chief-eisenkot-given-first-chance-to-form-government-in-israel",
        "published": "2026-11-08T12:45:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Israel: Eisenkot officially tasked with forming a government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/israel-eisenkot-officially-tasked-with-forming-a-government",
        "published": "2026-11-08T15:18:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Israeli president to task Eisenkot with forming government after split vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/israeli-president-to-task-eisenkot-with-forming-government-after",
        "published": "2026-11-08T15:19:00.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}