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Eisenkot Backed by 67 Lawmakers, But Coalition Hurdles Remain in Israel

timesnownews.com — November 6, 2026 at 07:01 AM UTC

Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has secured backing from 67 lawmakers against Netanyahu's 46 as he seeks the mandate to form Israel's next government. The recommendations came during consultations with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, November 5, following Israel's October 27 parliamentary elections. The Arab-led Joint List unanimously decided to recommend Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, giving him a decisive lead over Netanyahu. Herzog has not yet formally assigned the mandate and will announce his decision on Sunday. Despite crossing the 61-seat majority mark, only 48 of the 67 lawmakers are prepared to work together without conditions. The Joint List has ruled out formally joining a coalition, while differences over military service exemptions and reservations about Arab party support complicate negotiations.

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