Israeli opposition leader warns of ‘point of no return’ for democracy

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Israel

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Israeli opposition leader warns of ‘point of no return’ for democracy

Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked by President Isaac Herzog with forming a new government after his coalition secured a majority. The former Israeli military chief warned that the country is facing a dangerous moment for its democracy.

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