{
  "id": 19027892,
  "title": "Eisenkot warns of Israel crisis as he starts to form govt to replace Netanyahu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/eisenkot-warns-of-israel-crisis-as-he-starts-to-form-govt-to-replace",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T21:39:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/11/09/eisenkot-warns-of-israel-crisis-as-he-starts-to-form-govt-to-replace-netanyahu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Israeli politician Gadi Eisenkot has assumed the responsibility of forming a new government in Israel, following his appointment by President Isaac Herzog. The 66-year-old military chief, who is a political newcomer, warned that the country is facing a historic crisis under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite his bloc lacking a clear majority, Eisenkot has been given 28 days to form a government.\n\nEisenkot, who is set to be the first Sephardic prime minister, described the situation as an emergency and called for creative and unconventional political steps. In his address, he emphasized the need for a national emergency government to address the deep polarization in Israeli society. Born to a family of working-class Moroccan immigrants, Eisenkot's candidacy marks a significant shift in leadership for Israel.\n\nNetanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister in the country's history, has led Israel in a rightward direction and has overseen military conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran since the October 7, 2023 attacks by Hamas. Both Eisenkot and Herzog acknowledged Israel's growing isolation under Netanyahu, who is facing international criticism, including a warrant from the International Criminal Court.\n\nEisenkot reached out to Netanyahu's allies, including the Likud Party and the far-right party of finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, but insisted that he would only serve as prime minister if he formed a government with himself at the helm. He extended his hand to other parties, including the ultra-Orthodox community, which has been a source of growing resentment due to their exemption from military service. The ultra-Orthodox parties have the potential to provide the necessary votes for Eisenkot to form a government, but their participation comes with the condition that their exemption from military service remains intact.\n\nThe formation of the new government faces several challenges, including fragile power dynamics and a deep internal conflict within Israeli society. Despite these challenges, Eisenkot remains optimistic about his ability to form a government and address the issues facing Israel, including the rampant violence against Palestinians by extremist settlers and the ongoing war in Iran.",
  "summary": "Gadi Eisenkot formally received a mandate from President Isaac Herzog, giving him 28 days to form a government despite his bloc lacking a clear majority.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government but path to power uncertain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/netanyahu-rival-eisenkot-seeks-wide-government-but-path-to-power",
        "published": "2026-11-08T17:46:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "28 days to replace Netanyahu: Can Eisenkot form Israel's next government?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/28-days-to-replace-netanyahu-can-eisenkot-form-israels-next-government",
        "published": "2026-11-08T19:38:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Eisenkot gets nod to form government, vows ‘unconventional acts’ in time of ’emergency’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/eisenkot-gets-nod-to-form-government-vows-unconventional-acts-in-time",
        "published": "2026-11-08T21:09:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Israel’s president gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/israels-president-gives-eisenkot-first-chance-to-form-next-government",
        "published": "2026-11-08T21:25:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government but path to power uncertain",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/netanyahu-rival-eisenkot-seeks-wide-government-but-path-to-power-19023489",
        "published": "2026-11-08T21:39:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}