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The U.S.-Israel Relationship Is Broken. Here’s How Eisenkot Could Fix It.
Opinion coverage focuses on Eisenkot and the necessity of ending the occupation to save Israel.
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Israel's political shake-up enters new phase as former PM plays kingmaker
Israel's political landscape shifts as warnings emerge and analysts examine potential leadership alternatives in the current administration.
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Netanyahu-Eisenkot briefing reportedly told IDF sees no urgent need to strike Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National Unity Party leader Benny Gantz held a two-hour security briefing amid reports that the IDF sees no urgent need to strike Iran.
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Israel Election 2026 live updates
Israel's Knesset convenes for Day 1 as Eisenkot's bloc secures a crucial victory in the first major legislative test.
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Let Netanyahu Froth at the Mouth About Arabs. It Helps Seal His Downfall
Israeli Knesset swearing-in erupts with Netanyahu attacks on Arab parties as Eisenkot begins coalition talks.
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Eisenkot unveils agenda to reverse Netanyahu’s policies as Israel's new parliament is sworn in
Israel's new parliament convenes as former military chief Eisenkot outlines plans to reverse Netanyahu policies while coalition talks intensify.
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Eisenkot, Liberman said to greenlight outreach to Haredim, reach agreement on Knesset speaker
Israel's 26th Knesset convenes as Eisenkot's bloc moves to install Matan Kahana as speaker and advance bills targeting Netanyahu's legacy.
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Haredi party refuses to back Eisenkot bloc's bid to oust Knesset Speaker
A Haredi party's refusal to back an opposition bid to replace Israel's Knesset Speaker leaves the bloc's agreement short of the votes needed to succeed.
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Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government
Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot receives the opportunity to form a new government and considers including Netanyahu.
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Eisenkot's path to power challenged as Liberman rejects minority government backed by Arab parties
Eisenkot faces political hurdles as Liberman rejects an Arab party-backed minority government and political friction grows.
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President Herzog taps Eisenkot to form coalition, but path remains fraught
Israeli President Herzog assigns Eisenkot the task of forming a new government amid questions over political outcomes.
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Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government
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Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government after the Oct. 27 elections produced no clear winner.
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This Israeli Vows to Oust Netanyahu. Here’s How.
Political maneuvering intensifies in Israel as leaders spar over unity coalitions and potential ouster strategies.
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Herzog says he’ll task a would-be PM on Sunday, after Eisenkot is recommended by 67 of 120 MKs
Eisenkot is set to receive the prime ministerial mandate after securing recommendations from a majority of lawmakers.
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Eisenkot stands by mandatory service after Liberman opens door to ultra-Orthodox parties
Eisenkot maintains mandatory service demands while political maneuvering unfolds regarding potential coalitions involving ultra-Orthodox parties.
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A traditional ally of Netanyahu, the United Torah Judaism party is not recommending any candidate to form the government.
Traditional ally United Torah Judaism is not recommending any candidate to form the government, dealing a blow to Netanyahu.
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Avigdor Liberman drops veto on haredi parties in coalition, opposition in talks with UTJ
Avigdor Liberman shifts position on ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions to form a government.
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Joint List says it will back Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government
Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, marking a significant setback for Netanyahu.
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Presidential consultations enter final stretch in selection of prime minister
Presidential consultations enter their final stretch as Ra'am recommends Eisenkot amidst a challenge from Herzog over Hamas.
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Abbas' party backs Eisenkot; Joint List seeks to follow, but his bloc is wary
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Israel Election 2026 live updates: Eisenkot, Netanyahu race to build government
Israel faces a pivotal political standoff as Haredi parties weigh coalition options and Eisenkot vies to build a government.
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Israel’s election commission rejects Netanyahu claims of voting fraud
Israel’s election commission certifies results as Netanyahu cries fraud and rivals rally behind Eisenkot for prime minister.
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Israel’s president accepts certified election results ahead of talks on forming of new government
President Isaac Herzog has formally accepted certified election results, triggering high-stakes consultations to determine Israel's next prime minister.
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Israel’s opposition leaders back Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu
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Israeli opposition unites behind Eisenkot as Netanyahu says voters chose him for PM
Israeli opposition leaders unite behind Eisenkot to oust Netanyahu as coalition talks begin amid an unclear path.
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Arab parties back Eisenkot: What’s the latest in Israel’s coalition talks?
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Liberman to back Eisenkot for PM, but rules out minority government with Arab support
Avigdor Liberman has pledged support for Gadi Eisenkot as Prime Minister, though he explicitly rejects a minority government relying on Arab parties.
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Bennett, Golan pledge to back Eisenkot for PM, as bloc mulls which coalition to seek
Israeli political leaders Naftali Bennett and Yair Golan have pledged their support for Gadi Eisenkot to serve as the next Prime Minister.
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Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier
Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot compete for the premiership following an inconclusive Israeli election characterized by a deep political paradox.
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Liberman berates Eisenkot in tense meeting, accuses him of damaging anti-Netanyahu bloc
Avigdor Liberman backs Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister while sharply criticizing him for damaging the anti-Netanyahu bloc.
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Israel’s president says parties need to engage with ‘open heart’ to avoid fresh election
Israel's president calls for open-heart engagement among political parties to avert a fresh election after uncertain results.
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Eisenkot weighs minority government with outside backing from Arab and Haredi parties
Gabi Eisenkot is exploring the formation of a minority government supported by abstentions from Arab and Haredi parties to potentially oust Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Opposition leaders move to oust Knesset Speaker Ohana before forming government
Opposition leaders in Israel are attempting to remove Knesset Speaker Ohana to disrupt Benjamin Netanyahu's government formation process.
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Netanyahu’s main rival opens door to coalition with Arab parties
Israeli opposition leader Gabi Eisenkot signals a willingness to partner with Arab parties to secure a majority in the 2026 elections.
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Senior Arab MK says Joint List ready to back anti-Netanyahu government from outside
A senior Arab Member of the Knesset indicates the Joint List is ready to support an anti-Netanyahu government from the outside.
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Opposition parties said planning to quickly replace Knesset Speaker Ohana
Opposition parties in Israel are coordinating to replace Knesset Speaker Ohana as coalition negotiations intensify following recent elections.
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Eisenkot vows to swiftly utilize Knesset majority ‘against Oct. 7 government’
Israel’s political battle intensifies as Eisenkot promises to wield a new Knesset majority against Netanyahu’s Oct. 7 government.
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Eisenkot sets conditions for coalition, vows to use Knesset majority to reverse Netanyahu policies
Gadi Eisenkot sets four strict rules for coalition allies and vows to reverse Netanyahu policies.
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Gadi Eisenkot is the bereaved general trying to outmaneuver Netanyahu
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Majority of opposition voters back Eisenkot-led government with Arab party Ra'am
Bloc leaders engage in political talks as coverage details opposition voter support for an Eisenkot-led government including Ra'am.
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In big, improbable shift, UTJ said to consider supporting an Eisenkot-led minority government
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Avigdor Liberman cuts contact with Gadi Eisenkot, pushes for unity deal with Benjamin Netanyahu
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With 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu bloc has 53 seats, Eisenkot’s 48; Arab parties surge to 19
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Ex-Israeli diplomat calls opposition's refusal to work with Arab parties 'reckless'
Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers in Israel's election, presenting the opposition with a fateful choice.
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Israel election: More than half of votes counted as Netanyahu and Eisenkot both set to fall short of majority
Israel faces a looming electoral challenge as vote counting proceeds alongside polling on American indifference.
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Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated
Israelis await final election results as Benjamin Netanyahu maintains a bloc lead without an outright majority.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu and challenger Gadi Eisenkot have very different views on how to end the Iran war
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Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel after deadlocked vote
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‘A government of paralysis’: Ben-Gvir rejects unity with Eisenkot after election setback
Itamar Ben-Gvir rejects a unity government with Eisenkot, calling it a government of paralysis following an election setback.
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Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs running close, but both shy of majority
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Israelis vote in a pivotal election centered on Netanyahu's leadership, Oct. 7 and its aftermath
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Israel Election 2026: What does Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar stand for?
Israeli opposition leaders declare victory in a high-stakes election as political figures position themselves for coalition talks.
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Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears
Israeli voters face a crucial election seen as a referendum on Netanyahu, with polls focusing on key demographics and major issues.
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Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot emerges as Netanyahu’s leading election challenger
Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the primary challenger to Prime Minister Netanyahu in the 2026 Israeli elections.
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‘I killed lots of terrorists, but it didn’t make me feel better’: The trauma haunting Israel's elections
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Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu With Responsibility-First Stance
Gadi Eisenkot emerges as a primary challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming Israeli elections.
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Who Will Govern Israel? Plus. . .
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The Future of Israel May Belong to This Man
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How Will Israelis—and History—Judge Benjamin Netanyahu?
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