Politics
Eisenkot announces near agreement on Israeli government to replace Netanyahu
November 6, 2026 at 03:55 PM
3 reports · over 1 hour
Former minister Gadi Eisenkot says intensive talks are under way to form an expanded emergency government, with conditions set for parties that join.
- Eisenkot said consultations on forming a new Israeli government had achieved significant and tangible progress.
- He said he is holding intensive talks with all partners to form an expanded emergency government aimed at toppling Netanyahu's government and taking office quickly.
- Eisenkot set two conditions for joining: recognition of Israel as a Jewish state and designation of Hamas as a terrorist organization.
- He issued an open invitation to any Knesset list or member that accepts his basic principles to join the government.
- Eisenkot said 46 Knesset members supported Netanyahu's continuation, while 74 withheld confidence, according to consultations at the president's residence.
- He said he hopes to receive a mandate to form the emergency government early next week.



