# Herzog tasks Eisenkot with forming Israel's government; Likud to appeal

- By: Vote Times Newsroom
- 2026-11-08T17:00:00.000Z

## Excerpt

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a government, with 28 days to do so and up to 14 more if granted. His bloc has 48 of the 120 seats and needs 61. Netanyahu's Likud is preparing an appeal against the 27 October results.

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