Israel's Political Stalemate Ends: Gadi Eizenkot Forms New Government, Removes Netanyahu

Amid the ongoing political stalemate in Israel, former military chief and chairman of the Yasser party Gadi Eizenkot has taken a big step towards forming a new government by removing Benjamin Netanyahu from power. Just before the swearing-in of the 26th Knesset (Israeli Parliament), Eizenkot has reached an agreement with four prominent opposition leaders, Neftali Bennett, Yair Golan, Avigdor Lieberman, and Yair Lapid, on the sharing of key parliamentary positions. Before being sworn in as the new MP, Eizenkot said that he is fully committed to forming a national emergency government as soon as possible. Eizenkot posted on social media platform X that the names have been agreed on key positions for the smooth running of the parliament during the government formation process. Under this agreement, former minister Matan Kahana has been made the candidate for the Speaker of the Parliament. In addition, former Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Ben-Hurman have been made the Chairman of the House Finance Committee.