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Israel's president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government after the 27 October election

Confirmed1 distinct origin, 1 independent.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on 7 November tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government after the 27 October election, giving him 28 days that can be extended by 14, Iran International and Al Jazeera reported. Benjamin Netanyahu remains prime minister in the meantime, Iran International reported.

When: 7 November 2026
Where: Israel, Israel
What: policy
Acting party: Government of Israel
Attribution: Acknowledged by the acting party. The Israeli president's decision is the event; reports of it are evidence.
In the record: Published 2026-11-08 01:39 UTC

Sources

Evidence Iran International Media · Independent origin: Israeli President's Office decision, 7 Nov · published 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC
Evidence Al Jazeera Media · Government of Qatar origin: Israeli President's Office decision, 7 Nov · published 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC

History

First recorded 8 Nov, 01:39 UTC, as confirmed (an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin).

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