{
  "id": 19084890,
  "title": "Israel president gives Netanyahu's rival 1st chance to form new govt after deadlocked election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/israel-president-gives-netanyahus-rival-1st-chance-to-form-new-govt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T13:15:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mothership",
    "slug": "mothership",
    "url": "https://mothership.sg/2026/11/eisenkot-first-chance-new-israel-govt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent turn of events, Israel's President Isaac Herzog has bestowed the first opportunity upon his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, to attempt the formation of a new government following a deadlocked election, according to Reuters. This follows a general election in which no single coalition managed to secure a majority in Israel's Parliament, known as the Knesset.\n\nHowever, a minor party within Netanyahu's coalition, which secured seven seats, has chosen not to back Eisenkot in this instance. Consequently, Eisenkot now has 28 days to assemble a government and assume the role of the new Prime Minister, thereby displacing Netanyahu from power.\n\nIf Eisenkot is unable to form a government within the stipulated timeframe, the President retains the authority to grant a 14-day extension or appoint an alternative individual he deems capable of garnering the confidence of parliament. Eisenkot may also explore the possibility of seeking the support of Israeli Arab parties, comprising politicians of Arabian ethnicity who are citizens of Israel. These parties garnered a combined total of 19 seats, with their success attributed to high voter turnout from Israeli Arabs who were incensed by Netanyahu's military strikes in Gaza and disparaging comments made by right-wing Israelis.\n\nSeeking support from these Israeli Arab parties, however, may potentially strain the backing of other constituents within Eisenkot's existing coalition. The extent of concessions these parties might demand in exchange for endorsing Eisenkot as the future Prime Minister of Israel remains to be determined.",
  "summary": "Is Netanyahu on his way out?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Eisenkot calls for Israeli national emergency government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/eisenkot-calls-for-israeli-national-emergency-government",
        "published": "2026-11-08T17:19:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Australia news LIVE: Government abandons Victoria Barracks sell-off; Trust in Albanese plummets, new polling shows; Eisenkot to take ‘unconventional’ steps to form government in Israel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/australia-news-live-government-abandons-victoria-barracks-sell-off",
        "published": "2026-11-08T19:45:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Australia news LIVE: Government abandons Victoria Barracks sell-off; Trust in Albanese plummets, new polling shows; Eisenkot to take ‘unconventional’ steps to form government in Israel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/australia-news-live-government-abandons-victoria-barracks-sell-off-19005440",
        "published": "2026-11-08T19:45:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/israeli-opposition-leader-eisenkot-begins-the-hard-work-of-forging-a",
        "published": "2026-11-08T21:10:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Israel’s President Herzog gives Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/israels-president-herzog-gives-gadi-eisenkot-the-first-chance-to-form",
        "published": "2026-11-08T22:47:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Eisenkot's path to a new government requires compromise – will Lieberman play along?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/eisenkots-path-to-a-new-government-requires-compromise-will-lieberman",
        "published": "2026-11-08T23:27:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Gadi Eisenkot has a chance to form a new government in Israel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/gadi-eisenkot-has-a-chance-to-form-a-new-government-in-israel",
        "published": "2026-11-09T02:38:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}