Israel's Next Government to be Announced: Opposition Leader Gadi Eisenkot Emerges as Top Contender

The picture of who will form the next government in Israel will be clear in two days. Israeli President Isaac Herzog will announce on Sunday (November 8) who he will entrust with forming the new government. The opposition's Gadi Eisenkot has received a large number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Arab parties have supported Eisenkot during the negotiation process with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday. Netanyahu's coalition won 53 seats in the 120-member Knesset (Israeli parliament), while Eisenkot's coalition won 48 seats. Arab parties have won a record 19 seats and have played a key role in forming the government. Arab parties have announced their support for Eisenkot. If Eisenkot's opposition is ready to work together with him, they can play the role of kingmaker. However, it is not clear yet if Eisenkot's right-wing party will join the coalition.