# Israel's President Names Ex-General to Form Government

> Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot tapped to lead Israel's next government after Netanyahu's potential loss.
- Title: Israel's President Names Ex-General to Form Government
- Summary: Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot tapped to lead Israel's next government after Netanyahu's potential loss.
- Keywords: israel, gadi eisenkot, benjamin netanyahu, israeli president, government formation, political coalition, The Washington Post
- Source: The Washington Post — https://washingtonpost.com/world/2026/11/07/israeli-president-taps-ex-general-eisenkot-opponent-netanyahu-form-government
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- Topics: israel, gadi eisenkot, benjamin netanyahu, israeli president, government formation, political coalition, news, world
## President Herzog Names Eisenkot
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he would ask former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form the country's next government.
## Eisenkot's 28-Day Coalition Window
Eisenkot has 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible extension of up to 14 more days.
## Netanyahu Faces Power Loss
If Eisenkot fails, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to get his chance to return to power.
## Key takeaway

Israeli President Isaac Herzog asked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a government within 28 days, risking Netanyahu's power loss.