Political update - November 13, 2026: The Eisenkot-led change bloc controls the Knesset, Netanyahu remains in power. A new government is still far off

ISRAEL - Report 13 Nov 2026 by Sani Ziv

The new Knesset was sworn in this week, creating an unusual situation: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains at the head of the caretaker government, while the change bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot controls a parliamentary majority of 67 seats. Even though a new government has yet to be formed, the change bloc has already begun exercising its parliamentary majority, using it to take control of key parliamentary positions and advance its legislative agenda.

The political options remain uncertain. Eisenkot's bloc is seeking to advance a new partnership with the ultra-Orthodox parties, particularly United Torah Judaism, an option that appears to have a reasonable chance of success. A minority government could face strong opposition, while a national unity government remains possible despite the negative positions currently expressed by both sides. In our assessment, the likelihood of another election remains relatively low.

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