The planned summit of the "bloc for change" was publicly announced on Monday by the Yashar party, which is headed by Gadi Eisenkot. The talks will concentrate specifically on deliberating and aligning the factions' strategy as they attempt to secure a functional majority. By assembling in Herzliya on Tuesday, the bloc's leadership aims to coordinate actions following the recent parliamentary vote.
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Opposition leaders are actively coordinating next steps to establish a legislative coalit…: Opposition leaders are actively coordinating next steps to establish a legislative coalition majority.
The "bloc for change" is attempting to unify its strategy following the parliamentary vot…: The "bloc for change" is attempting to unify its strategy following the parliamentary vote.
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party is playing a central role in organizing the coalition negoti…: Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar party is playing a central role in organizing the coalition negotiations.
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Israeli opposition leaders to meet on Tuesday to discuss coalition
2 November 2026 15:50 GMT
Leaders of Israel's main opposition bloc will meet on Tuesday to attempt to form a majority following last week’s legislative elections, the party of their leader, Gadi Eisenkot, announced on Monday.
"The leaders of the 'bloc for change'...will meet in Herzliya to discuss and coordinate the next steps," the Yashar party stated in a press release.
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