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Former Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, who was tasked on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, with forming the next Israeli government. (Credit: AFP)
Add as preferred on Google Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party on Sunday denied media reports claiming that Eisenkot, who has been tasked with forming the next Israeli government, was holding talks with foreign contacts about a possible Israeli army withdrawal from Lebanon. The party called the reports aired by Israel’s Channel 14 a “complete lie” and demanded an immediate retraction and a public apology.Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Eisenkot on Sunday and officially tasked him with forming a new Cabinet. Eisenkot will have 28 days to try to build a coalition. However, the parties supporting him, though united in their desire to end Benjamin Netanyahu’s two decades in power, span a wide political spectrum and disagree on the composition of the next government.Speaking on Channel 14, Shlomo Rizel, a journalist with Kol Hai radio, claimed that Eisenkot... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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