Hyderabad, Nov. 2 -- Former Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett announced on Sunday, November 1, that his B'Yachad (Together) faction would recommend Gadi Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog for the task of forming Israel's next government.

In a post on X on Sunday night, Bennett said he had promised throughout the election campaign to respect the voters' decision and was honouring that commitment. He also wished Eisenkot success in forming the government.

The announcement followed the election results, in which Eisenkot's Yashar party secured 21 seats, making it the largest party in the opposition bloc. Bennett's B'Yachad won 12 seats, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud secured 27.

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