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first_reported: 2026-11-07 14:41 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 00:27 EST
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# Israel's president gives Eisenkot first chance to form government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition after the Oct. 27 elections.

Section: [Around Town](/montreal/section/life.md) · Entities: [Isaac Herzog](/montreal/wiki/isaac-herzog.md), [Gadi Eisenkot](/montreal/wiki/gadi-eisenkot.md)

## Coverage

- [CityNews Montreal](https://montreal.citynews.ca/2026/11/07/israels-president-taps-opposition-candidate-eisenkot-to-form-a-government-in-setback-for-netanyahu/), 2026-11-07 14:41 EST: Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
- [CTV News Montreal](https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/israels-president-gives-eisenkot-the-first-chance-to-form-the-next-government/), 2026-11-09 00:27 EST: Israel’s president gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government

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