Jerusalem, Nov. 9 -- Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot is likely to become the leader of the Change Bloc in the Knesset when it convenes on Tuesday.

According to Israel's N21, Eisenkot is scheduled to meet Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman on Monday to discuss the parliamentary leadership position, with Eisenkot himself emerging as the most likely candidate for the post.

The meeting comes amid ongoing political negotiations in Israel following Eisenkot's receipt of the mandate from President Isaac Herzog to form the country's next government. According to the report, the two leaders will discuss who should chair the bloc in the Knesset.

Eisenkot formally received the mandate to form the new government on Sunday after securing...