Israel Opposition eases on ultra-Orthodox draft to oust Netanyahu
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is seeking to form a government to oust Benjamin Netanyahu by potentially compromising on the mandatory military service for ultra-Orthodox Jews. This strategic shift aims to build a coalition despite deep societal polarization and ongoing regional conflict.
Why it matters
The potential formation of a new Israeli government could significantly alter the country's domestic social policies and its approach to the ongoing war.
Jerusalem Israel's Opposition saw a new path on Friday (October 6, 2026) to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as one of its leaders backtracked on demands that ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in the military, opening the door to a once improbable alliance with the community. Neither Mr. Netanyahu nor Opposition chief Gadi Eisenkot reached a majority in the October 27 election, with Israeli society highly polarised over Mr. Netanyahu and worn down by three years of war.
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