Will Eisenkot change Israel's regional policy, or
Israel’s Political Shake-Up: What Eisenkot’s Rise Means for India A political earthquake is unfolding in Israel. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has received the opportunity to form a new government, creating uncertainty over Netanyahu's political future and raising important questions for India's West Asia strategy. What Is Happening Now? Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally appointed former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a government on November 8, 2026. The decision followed the October 27 election, which produced a divided parliament. Netanyahu's wider political bloc secured 53 seats, while Eisenkot's four-party opposition alliance won 48 in the 120-member Knesset. However, 67 lawmakers recommended Eisenkot for the mandate, compared with 46 supporting Netanyahu. Eisenkot now has 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to build a coalition. Why It Matters A major setback for Netanyahu The decision challenges Netanyahu's political dominance but does no...