In setback to Netanyahu, rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government. But the path remains complicated

Source: CNN · 07 de novembro de 2026 às 23:30 · 8 h ago

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In a setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his main rival will be tasked with forming the next Israeli government, placing him one step closer to ousting Israel’s longest-serving leader, even as the path remains complicated.

The report was published on 07 de novembro de 2026 às 23:30 by CNN and is part of the World news coverage.

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• The Washington Post: Ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot, opponent of Netanyahu, tapped to form government — The Washington Post In setback to Netanyahu, rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government. But the path remains…
• The Times of India: Can Netanyahu stage a comeback in Israel? What if Eisenkot fails to form government
• Reuters: Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government
• Al Jazeera: Eisenkot chosen over Netanyahu to form Israel’s next government — Israel's president asked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next gov't over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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