Eisenkot Faces Challenge in Forming Israeli Government Amid Diplomatic Crisis
Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot is working to form a new government, reaching out to allies of Benjamin Netanyahu amidst a growing diplomatic crisis. Eisenkot, who has received a mandate from President Isaac Herzog, faces the challenge of building a coalition without a clear majority. He stresses the need for an emergency government to address Israel’s diplomatic isolation and internal polarisation. Potential pathways include forming a minority government with Arab party support or collaborating with ultra-Orthodox parties.