# Israel opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot to replace Netanyahu?

> Israel opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot emerges as frontrunner to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Title: Israel opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot to replace Netanyahu?
- Summary: Israel opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot emerges as frontrunner to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Keywords: israel, middle east, benjamin netanyahu, gadi eisenkot, government formation, coalition government, France24
- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/video/20261106-is-israel-opposition-figure-gadi-eisenkot-going-to-replace-benjamin-netanyahu
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- Topics: israel, middle east, benjamin netanyahu, gadi eisenkot, government formation, coalition government, news, world, politics
## Israel government formation
In Israel, Gadi Eisenkot emerged on Thursday, November 5, as the frontrunner to be tasked with forming a government.
## Coalition ally declines candidate
One of the two main parties representing ultra-Orthodox Jewish voters, a longtime ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, declined to recommend any candidate for the task.
## Israel president to announce government
Israel president to announce Sunday who will form new government.
## Eisenkot secures broad backing
Netanyahu rival Eisenkot secures broad backing in bid to form government.
## Key takeaway

Israel's president will announce Sunday who forms new government after Netanyahu's coalition ally declined to recommend a candidate.