Political update – November 6, 2026: New paths open for Eisenkot, but forming a government remains a long way off

ISRAEL - Report 06 Nov 2026 by Sani Ziv

Following the October 27 elections, Eisenkot is expected to receive the mandate to form a government, backed by recommendations from 67 Knesset members but without a clear coalition majority. Lieberman’s willingness to negotiate with ultra-Orthodox parties has opened a new avenue, although he is seeking a government with at least 61 seats. Negotiations would require difficult compromises over military conscription, while Shas remains closely aligned with Netanyahu, and parts of UTJ are divided. A unity government or a minority arrangement also remains under discussion, but both options appear less likely, given the reluctance of some parties in the anti-Netanyahu bloc to rely on Arab parliamentary support and the deep lack of trust in Netanyahu.

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