# Israeli president Herzog deliberates after Eisenkot receives majority Knesset backing to become prime minister

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/israeli-president-herzog-deliberates-after-eisenkot-receives-majority-knesset-backing-to-become-prime-minister/
- Published: 2026-11-06T03:04:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T03:49:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-president-herzog-deliberates-after-eisenkot-receives-majority
- Topics: Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Eisenkot received 67 recommendations, against Netanyahu’s 46.
- Herzog plans further talks before deciding on Sunday.
- Recommendations do not guarantee a governing coalition.

## Summary

Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot received recommendations from a majority of Knesset members to try to form Israel’s next government, putting pressure on President Isaac Herzog to give him the mandate. The result could determine who leads the government formation process, though recommendations alone do not guarantee that Eisenkot can assemble a governing coalition.

Eisenkot received 67 recommendations, compared with 46 for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Yashar called for Herzog to act quickly and said the total was the largest number of recommendations for a candidate since 2015; it described Netanyahu as leading a minority. Herzog called the result clear but said he would consult party leaders before deciding on Sunday.

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