Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Herzog’s imminent naming of Benny Eisenkot could upend Netanyahu’s grip on power in Israel’s post‑election scramble
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President Isaac Herzog will name a candidate to form Israel’s next government on Sunday, and all signs point to veteran minister Benny Eisenkot. A successful nomination would shift power away from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud bloc, reducing his party’s grip on the premiership, while giving Eisenkot’s 67‑seat coalition the chance to govern and elevate smaller parties that could become kingmakers.
Haaretz reported Eisenkot’s readiness for a minority administration, while the Jewish Telegraphic Agency confirmed his backing of 67 seats but noted he has not yet secured formal authorization to assemble a coalition. The New York Times outlined the constitutional process for the president’s selection, and Al Jazeera said the appointment is slated for Sunday, leaving the final coalition composition uncertain.
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Eisenkot Signals Readiness for Minority Government to Replace NetanyahuHaaretz · 15h ago
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Eisenkot has backing of 67 seats, but not yet allowed to form governmentJewish Telegraphic Agency · 15h ago
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After Israel’s Election, Who Will Get the First Chance to Form a Government?The New York Times · 15h ago
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Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on SundayAl Jazeera · 15h ago
Questions people are asking
Who is expected to be named by President Herzog to form the next government?
All three outlets – Haaretz, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency and Al Jazeera – indicate that veteran minister Benny Eisenkot is the leading candidate.
How many Knesset seats does Eisenkot currently control?
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency states Eisenkot has the backing of 67 seats.
Has Eisenkot received formal permission to create a coalition?
Haaretz and the Jewish Telegraphic Agency note that he has not yet been allowed to form a government.
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