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28 days to replace Netanyahu: Can Eisenkot form Israel's next government?

Israel

Told by 21 newspapers in 16 countries, between 17:00 and 11:00 on 8 November 2026.

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The headline in each newspaper

THE HINDU: Eisenkot warns of Israel crisis as he seeks to replace Netanyahu’s government
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE: Former Israeli premier urges Eisenkot to swiftly replace Netanyahu government
AL JAZEERA (STATE MEDIA): Jerusalem Daily: Eisenkot picked over Netanyahu to form government

In short

Gadi Eisenkot has received the mandate from President Herzog to try to form a government in Israel to replace Netanyahu's, and proposes an emergency national government.1 2 3 According to Haaretz, there are 28 days to replace Netanyahu, and ABC News outlines five possible routes for forming the government.4 5 Netanyahu allies, including Likud, are mentioned as possible partners; La Jornada says Eisenkot does not rule out Likud.6 7

AIMade at 16:01, only from the headlines. Each number links to the source headline. Written when the story had 16 newspapers; it is redone when new newspapers join. How it is made

Compare the papers

What newspapers from several countries agree on, where the accounts differ and who is involved, so each reader can draw their own conclusions.

Common ground

Israel's new parliament is due to be sworn in, according to Pakistani and UK outlets.1 2 33 newspapers from 2 countries
Eisenkot is preparing a government, while leaders compete to form one, according to BBC News.2 32 newspapers from 2 countries

Where accounts differ

CBS News presents Eisenkot's appointment as the central fact, while BBC News and the Pakistani outlets highlight the swearing-in of parliament.4 1 2 3
BBC News says other leaders are competing to form a government, a detail the other headlines do not mention.3

Who is involved

Gadi Eisenkot is shown as the person tasked with forming a government, according to CBS News.4
Other political leaders are competing to form a government, according to BBC News; the headlines do not identify them.3

Background

2026Eisenkot is a retired Israel Defense Forces general and leader of the Yashar party, which challenged Netanyahu in the 2026 legislative election.W

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The headlines, side by side

Each headline is the original, as the newspaper published it, in the order it arrived. The selection follows the public grouping rule, with no AI.

Highlighted words are used only by that newspaper, among the headlines in the same language. They show what each one chose to stress.

The Hindu · India · 17:35Eisenkot warns of Israel crisis as he seeks to replace Netanyahu’s governmentRead at the newspaper ↗
The Express Tribune · Pakistan · 17:20Former Israeli premier urges Eisenkot to swiftly replace Netanyahu governmentRead at the newspaper ↗
Clarín · Argentina · 17:20Israel: Eisenkot afirmó que es "impresicindible formar un gobierno de emergencia nacional"Read at the newspaper ↗
Diário de Notícias · Portugal · 17:05Eisenkot recebe mandato para formar Governo em Israel e propõe executivo de emergência nacionalRead at the newspaper ↗
Al Jazeera (state media) · Qatar · 17:25Jerusalem Daily: Eisenkot picked over Netanyahu to form governmentRead at the newspaper ↗
The Guardian · United Kingdom · 18:10Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form governmentRead at the newspaper ↗
Jornal de Notícias · Portugal · 19:50Opositor israelita Gadi Eisenkot afirma que é preciso formar Governo de emergência nacionalRead at the newspaper ↗
La Tercera · Chile · 19:35Eisenkot invita al Likud y al Partido Sionista Religioso a formar un gobierno en IsraelRead at the newspaper ↗
Haaretz · Israel · 19:4628 days to replace Netanyahu: Can Eisenkot form Israel's next government?Read at the newspaper ↗
ABC News · Australia · 20:10Eisenkot is trying to form government in Israel. Here are five ways it could goRead at the newspaper ↗
Semana · Colombia · 21:35Líder opositor israelí alerta una crisis e invita al partido de Netanyahu a formar gobiernoRead at the newspaper ↗
South China Morning Post · Hong Kong · 22:50Israel’s President Herzog gives Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next governmentRead at the newspaper ↗
The Japan Times · Japan · 03:40Eisenkot gets chance to form Israeli government after voteRead at the newspaper ↗
La Jornada · Mexico · 10:35Gadi Eisenkot, encargado de formar gobierno en Israel, no descarta al LikudRead at the newspaper ↗
TelQuel · Morocco · 12:05Israël : Gadi Eisenkot prêt à intégrer des proches de Netanyahu dans son gouvernementRead at the newspaper ↗
The Times of Israel · Israel · 13:35Daily Briefing Nov. 9: Eisenkot has the mandate. Can he form a government?Read at the newspaper ↗
CBS News · United States · 17:10What to know about Gadi Eisenkot being appointed to form a government in israelRead at the newspaper ↗
La Nación · Argentina · 19:55Las tres opciones de Gadi Eisenkot para formar gobierno en Israel y poner fin a la era NetanyahuRead at the newspaper ↗
RTP · Portugal · 21:30Eisenkot vai negociar com ultraortodoxos para formar governo diz Emissora israelitaRead at the newspaper ↗
El País · Spain · 05:05Eisenkot no es NetanyahuRead at the newspaper ↗
Dawn · Pakistan · 11:20New Israel parliament to be sworn in as Gadi Eisenkot seeks governmentRead at the newspaper ↗

Words in common

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