Eisenkot Chosen to Lead New Israeli Government, Overturns Netanyahu
Israel’s president selects Gadi Eisenkot as the head of the next government, appointing him over Benjamin Netanyahu after an inconclusive election cycle. The decision comes amid ongoing political uncertainty in Israel.
Published On 8 Nov 2026
Al Jazeera’s Nour Hegazy reports on these developments.
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