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November 2, 4:42 AM

Bennett to recommend Eisenkot as prime minister, B’Yachad party says ahead of meeting with HerzogAccording to a statement released by the party, Bennett has told Eisenkot that the party supports him receiving the mandate to form the next government.ByKESHET NEEVEnlargeGadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett meet to discuss the future of Israel's government, October 29, 2026.Gadi Eisenkot and Naftali Bennett meet to discuss the future of Israel’s government, October 29, 2026.(photo credit: VIA WALLA)Go to the full article > >

November 2, 4:42 AM

Zini clashes with Shin Bet officials over need to expand tools used in elections interference caseShin Bet chief David Zini wants to expand the foreign election interference probe, but three senior officials oppose using additional methods, KAN reports.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeShin Bet Director David Zini.Shin Bet Director David Zini.(photo credit: Dor Pazuelo/Flash90)Go to the full article > >

November 2, 4:42 AM

Herzog calls on political leaders to demonstrate flexibility ahead of coalition negotiationsThe Joint List and Ra’am are expected to recommend Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister during consultations with President Isaac Herzog, a senior Joint List official told Walla on Sunday.BySHIR PERETS, KESHET NEEVEnlargePresident Isaac Herzog speaks at the State Memorial Ceremony for Chaim Weizmann, the First President of the State of Israel, at Weizmann House in Rehovot, November 1, 2026.President Isaac Herzog speaks at the State Memorial Ceremony for Chaim Weizmann, the First President of the State of Israel, at Weizmann House in Rehovot, November 1, 2026.(photo credit: AMOS BEN-GERSHOM/GPO)Go to the full article > >

November 2, 4:42 AM

Netanyahu survives the election, but Eisenkot holds key to replacing him – analysisNetanyahu remains in office without a majority, while Eisenkot must overcome opposition divisions to form a government or face another election.ByANNA BARSKYEnlargeA road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) of the Likud party and former military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan on October 20, 2026. A road sign stands in front of a large billboard featuring Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) of the Likud party and former military chief and leader of the centrist Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, in Ramat Gan on October 20, 2026. (photo credit: JACK GUEZ / AFP)Go to the full article > >

November 2, 4:42 AM

Eisenkot lays out four coalition principles, says ‘any MK’ who accepts them can join governmentEisenkot said on Saturday that any MK willing to endorse his four principles could join a broad Zionist government, as he seeks to translate the October 27 election results into a new coalition.ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFEnlargeYashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot alongside members of his party at the party’s election headquarters in Tel Aviv, following the closing of polling stations and the release of exit poll results on Israel’s general election night, October 28, 2026.(photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >