Eisenkot was entrusted with the formation of the cabinet The President of Israel announced that he would appoint Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the "Ishar" party to form a new government. Eisenkot will officially receive the mandate to form the government on November 8 at 17:00 and he will have 28 days to form the new government. This deadline can be extended by another 14 days if necessary.