Eisenkot begins coalition negotiations following official Israeli presidential mandate

Following his receipt of the official mandate to form Israel's next government, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has initiated coalition negotiations aimed at establishing a stable administration. During the ceremony at the presidential residence in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog urged the creation of an executive representing the entire nation to ensure political stability during a period of heightened regional tension.

Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and head of the Change Bloc following the October 27 parliamentary elections, described the current political landscape as a "fragile moment for democracy." To secure a parliamentary majority, Eisenkot appealed for national unity and publicly called on Benjamin Netanyahu's party to support the incoming administration, while expressing openness to dialogue across the political spectrum as leaders navigate pressing foreign policy and security challenges.

Sources: ANSA, Corriere della Sera, Il Messaggero, La Repubblica.