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Who is Eisenkot, the former Israeli general expected to replace Netanyahu?

Told by 28 newspapers in 19 countries, between 05:00 and 19:00 on 8 November 2026.

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The headline in each newspaper

THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE: Netanyahu's reign ends as Eisenkot gets nod to form govt
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s Opposition Leader?
AL JAZEERA (STATE MEDIA): Will Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?

In short

Israeli President Herzog has given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, a former general, the first chance to form a government to replace Netanyahu.1 2 3 4 5 The Guardian and NZZ report that Eisenkot is reaching out to Netanyahu allies to try to build a government.6 7 Al Jazeera asks whether Eisenkot can form a government amid a divided opposition, while Libération points to contradictions within his own camp.8 9 The Indian Express and The Hindu highlight Eisenkot's warning of a crisis in Israel.10 11

AIMade at 04:06, only from the headlines. Each number links to the source headline. Written when the story had 15 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 president has tasked Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, with forming a new government after the legislative election.1 2 33 newspapers from 3 countries

Where accounts differ

Observador says Eisenkot's government will immediately face tests, while The Times of Israel asks whether he can form a government.2 3

Who is involved

Gadi Eisenkot, leader of Yashar, received the mandate to try to form a government, according to The Times of Israel and The Express Tribune.1 2

Background

2026The 27 October 2026 legislative elections gave no party or bloc a clear majority in the Knesset, and government formation is still ongoing.W
Eisenkot, a retired general and leader of Yashar, was the main challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu in these elections.W

AIMade at 01:01 from 5 headlines from 5 countries; the background, from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Each number links to the source. Rules

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.

South China Morning Post · Hong Kong · 05:35Who is Eisenkot, the former Israeli general expected to replace Netanyahu?Read at the newspaper ↗
The Express Tribune · Pakistan · 05:15Netanyahu's reign ends as Eisenkot gets nod to form govtRead at the newspaper ↗
RTP · Portugal · 08:55Presidente israelita convida Gadi Eisenkot para formar governoRead at the newspaper ↗
Observador · Portugal · 09:45Eisenkot indigitado domingo como primeiro-ministro de IsraelRead at the newspaper ↗
The New York Times · United States · 11:40Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s Opposition Leader?Read at the newspaper ↗
Al Jazeera (state media) · Qatar · 11:50Will Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?Read at the newspaper ↗
Neue Zürcher Zeitung · Switzerland · 12:35Gadi Eisenkot soll Israel regieren. Aber mit wem?Read at the newspaper ↗
La Tercera · Chile · 14:00Zoom a Gadi Eisenkot, el exjefe militar que busca suceder a Benjamin Netanyahu en IsraelRead at the newspaper ↗
Haaretz · Israel · 15:10Gadi Eisenkot receives first chance to form Israel's next government by President HerzogRead at the newspaper ↗
Le Figaro · France · 16:20En Israël, Gadi Eisenkot chargé de former un gouvernement avec une majorité encore introuvableRead at the newspaper ↗
PBS NewsHour · United States · 16:35Israel's president formally gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next governmentRead at the newspaper ↗
El Comercio · Peru · 16:30Eisenkot afirma que es “impresicindible formar un Gobierno de emergencia nacional” en IsraelRead at the newspaper ↗
Folha de S.Paulo · Brazil · 16:15Eisenkot convida partido de Netanyahu a formar coalizão após eleições em IsraelRead at the newspaper ↗
El País · Spain · 16:20Eisenkot apela a un Gobierno de “emergencia nacional” ante la “necesidad urgente de un nuevo liderazgo” en IsraelRead at the newspaper ↗
The Indian Express · India · 16:55Israel’s president tasks opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming next governmentRead at the newspaper ↗
The Hindu · India · 17:35Eisenkot warns of Israel crisis as he seeks to replace Netanyahu’s 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 ↗
The Guardian · United Kingdom · 18:10Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form governmentRead at the newspaper ↗
Libération · France · 18:10En Israël, Gadi Eisenkot à l’épreuve des contradictions de son campRead at the newspaper ↗
Jornal de Notícias · Portugal · 19:50Opositor israelita Gadi Eisenkot afirma que é preciso formar Governo de emergência nacionalRead 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 ↗
Metrópoles · Brazil · 23:10Rival de Netanyahu convida aliados de primeiro-ministro para formar governoRead 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 ↗
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 ↗

Words in common

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