In brief
In the final step of Israel’s parliamentary process, President Isaac Herzog has appointed Yair Eisenkot to build a new cabinet. The move aims to stabilize the political scene after a turbulent election cycle. Analysts say Eisenkot may seek a minority government, relying on support from Israeli‑Arab parties.
In a late‑night announcement on Saturday, Israel’s president Isaac Herzog officially tasked National Security Minister Yair Eisenkot with forming a government following the recent election, according to a Xinhua flash report. The appointment signals a drive to stabilize the political scene and ensure a smooth transition of power.
Other outlets echoed the appointment. The New Zealand broadcaster RNZ reported that Herzog would task Eisenkot with forming the next government, although the linked page is currently unavailable; the report was treated as unverified by PulseWire fact‑checkers. Anadolu Ajansı also cited Herzog’s spokesperson with the same claim, but that site is showing a 404 page, and the information was marked unverified in PulseWire’s initial assessment.
In a separate analysis, Malaysian news site The Star’s NST said the newly‑appointed minister appears open to a minority cabinet that could rely on outside votes from Israeli‑Arab parties. The article suggested that Eisenkot may seek broad coalition support to secure a parliamentary majority.
While the appointment follows routine parliamentary procedure, the political climate remains uncertain. Eisenkot will need to forge alliances quickly before the Knesset reconvenes to vote on a confidence motion. Analysts speculate that his rivals and the ruling coalition, dominated by his former rival Benjamin Netanyahu, will monitor his moves closely as the country braces for a potentially fragile government formation.
