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Eisenkot faces complex coalition scenarios that could open door for Netanyahu to force new elections

aawsat.com (Arabic) — November 7, 2026 at 05:01 PM UTC

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to task Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the "Yashar" party, with forming a government on Sunday, following a recommendation from 67 lawmakers against 46 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot faces a complex path to coalition-building. Eisenkot has two main options: forming a minority government with Arab party support, or allying with the ultra-Orthodox parties he has long criticized, to reach the 61-seat threshold. His "change" bloc holds only 48 seats versus 53 for Netanyahu's camp, with Arab parties holding 19. Key partner Avigdor Lieberman has rejected a 48-seat government reliant on Arab abstention, pushing instead for a coalition including the ultra-Orthodox bloc. Netanyahu's office is threatening the ultra-Orthodox parties against joining Eisenkot, potentially opening the door for Netanyahu to force new elections. Security officials fear far-right attempts to disrupt the Knesset swearing-in, prompting police and Shin Bet to prepare a special deployment plan.

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