# Can Netanyahu and Eisenkot form a ‘unity’ government in Israel?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/can-netanyahu-and-eisenkot-form-a-unity-government-in-israel/
- Published: 2026-11-15T14:02:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T19:08:53+00:00
- Original publisher: Al Jazeera (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/15/can-netanyahu-and-eisenkot-form-a-unity-government-in-israel?traffic_source=rss
- Topics: Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Netanyahu says unity is vital to national security.
- Eisenkot calls the proposal a bluff, while talks continue.
- Coalition options include Arab-led or ultra-Orthodox parties.

## Summary

Caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has renewed his call for a unity government with opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, saying it is vital to Israel’s security and could address the Iranian threat. Eisenkot called the appeal a “bluff”, but confirmed that his Yashar party and Netanyahu’s Likud are discussing the proposal.

The election left Eisenkot’s bloc with 48 of the Knesset’s 120 seats and Netanyahu’s bloc with 53; Palestinian-led factions won 19. Eisenkot could seek their support, rely on Ra’am for a minority government, or negotiate with ultra-Orthodox parties Shas and United Torah Judaism, though allies disagree over both routes. President Isaac Herzog has given Eisenkot until 6 December to form a government, with a possible extension to 20 December.

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