In brief
Isaac Herzog has officially instructed Yair Eisenkot to form Israel's upcoming government, marking a routine procedural step in the country’s parliamentary system. The move follows the recent elections and aims to stabilize the political landscape, according to multiple outlets. A separate report suggests Eisenkot may pursue a minority government relying on support from Israeli‑Arab parties.
Israel’s president Isaac Herzog has officially given National Security Minister Yair Eisenkot responsibility for forming the next government following the latest parliamentary elections, Xinhua reported at 23:13 UTC on Friday.
RNZ’s coverage corroborated the appointment, noting that Herzog’s decision follows the conclusion of the election cycle and is intended to smooth the transition of power.
Xinhua described the move as a routine yet significant administrative step in Israel’s parliamentary process, signalling a drive to stabilize the political scene.
According to a report from the Malaysian outlet NST, Eisenkot appears willing to commence with a minority government that would rely on votes from Israeli‑Arab parties. This suggestion is not mentioned in other sources that covered the appointment.
With the task now secured, Eisenkot will have a brief window to negotiate coalition agreements and assemble a cabinet that can secure a majority in the next Knesset session.
