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Bennett, Golan pledge to back Eisenkot for PM, as bloc mulls which coalition to seek

Bennett and Golan unite behind Gadi Eisenkot, but Israel’s deadlocked politics keep the prime‑ministerial prize unsettled.

By · Published November 2, 2026  21:48 UTC · Updated November 2, 2026  22:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Bennett and Golan unite behind Gadi Eisenkot, but Israel’s deadlocked politics keep the prime‑ministerial prize unsettled.
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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Defense Minister Yair Golan have publicly pledged to support former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot as the next Israeli prime minister. The Jerusalem Post reports that Golan’s Democratic Party will recommend Eisenkot, while TRT World notes Bennett’s party also backs him.

The Times of Israel adds that the Democrats will join opposition partners in recommending Eisenkot, and that the broader bloc is weighing coalition configurations. Despite the endorsements, a Yahoo fact‑check confirms Eisenkot has not been declared prime minister and Israel remains deadlocked over government formation, with coalition partners still deciding which alignment to pursue.

The Times of Israel further reports the bloc is still mulling which coalition to seek, keeping the formation timeline uncertain.

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Who has pledged to back Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister?

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Defense Minister Yair Golan have publicly pledged their support for Eisenkot.

Has Gadi Eisenkot been officially declared prime minister?

No, a Yahoo fact‑check states he has not been declared prime minister as of October 30, 2026.

What is the current status of coalition negotiations?

The bloc is still mulling which coalition to seek, and the country remains deadlocked over forming a government.

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Gadi Eisenkot Naftali Bennett Yair Golan Israeli politics coalition talks

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