Israeli President Isaac Herzog chose Gadi Eisenkot on November 7, 2026, to form the next government. Gadi Eisenkot has been given six weeks to prove his majority in parliament.

Coalition support and parliament strength

A total of 67 MPs support Gadi Eisenkot's coalition from six parties, while 61 MPs are required to form a government in the Israeli parliament.

Uncertainty over government stability

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party won 27 seats in the October 27 election and holds the support of 46 MPs. However, government formation and its stability remain uncertain due to ideological differences between Jewish and Arab parties.