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Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government but path to power uncertain By Steven Scheer Nov 8, 2026 25 mins ago Israeli President Isaac Herzog hands Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, the mandate to form a new government following the general election, at the president's residence in Jerusalem, November 8, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun Ronen Zvulun Israeli President Isaac Herzog walks with Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party, on the day he will hand Eisenkot the mandate to form a new government following the general election, at the president's residence in Jerusalem, November 8, 2026. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun Ronen Zvulun Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot said on Sunday he will work to form a wide government as quickly as possible, but his path to power was uncertain following a deadlocked election that failed to dislodge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Saturday gave Eisenkot the first opportunity to try to form a new government afte...