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The leader of the Israeli opposition, Gadi Eisenkot, speaks to journalists upon his arrival at the Israeli Parliament (Knesset), in Jerusalem, on Nov. 10, 2026, on the occasion of the opening of the new parliament. (Credit: Ilia Yefimovich/AFP) Add as preferred on Google The region, and in particular Lebanon and Syria, are closely watching the outcome of the process to form a new government in Israel, especially whether Gadi Eisenkot will succeed in this mission and remove Benjamin Netanyahu from the political scene. Arab blocs are working to create favorable conditions for Eisenkot’s success in order to turn the page on Netanyahu. They are also looking to capitalize on the current situation to impose certain conditions on the future government, including halting the expansion of settlements, combating crime within Arab society, and reviving Trump’s “peace” plan for Gaza.Meanwhile, the outgoing prime minister is seeking to place all stakeholders before a fait accompli, both militarily and in terms of security, so as to put the idea of a national unity government back on the table — a prospect... 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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