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Eisenkot Gains Support, TASE Plummets, Weather Threat

Eisenkot secures majority to form government; Tel Aviv Stock Exchange drops; severe weather expected to cause power outages and flooding.

Florent Kalfon · 5 November 2026 · 7 articles read

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Business conditions in Israel are mixed today. Eisenkot's majority support offers political clarity, but market volatility and severe weather pose challenges. The week ahead remains uncertain as coalition talks continue and weather impacts unfold.

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In this briefing Israel Electric Corporation · Tel Aviv Stock Exchange · Gadi Eisenkot · Isaac Herzog · Benjamin Netanyahu · Knesset

Safety & health

Energy
Logistics

Israel braces for power outages, flooding due to severe weather

Israel Electric Company tower, outskirts of Haifa — Sambach, CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons

Israel is preparing for potential power outages and flooding as severe weather is forecasted for the weekend, reports the Jerusalem Post. The public has been advised to report any electrical issues and to avoid downed power lines. The Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) is on alert to manage disruptions. The expected weather conditions could impact energy supply and logistics operations, posing challenges for businesses and residents.

Impact Energy providers and logistics operators must prepare for disruptions as severe weather threatens power supply and transport routes.

Sources: Jerusalem Post ↗

Markets

Finance

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange plunges post-election

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange experienced a sharp decline following the recent elections, leading to an increase in the value of the US dollar against the shekel, according to cursorinfo. The market volatility reflects investor concerns over political uncertainty and its potential impact on Israel's economic stability. The depreciation of the shekel adds pressure on importers and could lead to higher costs for goods and services.

Impact Importers and financial institutions face increased costs and currency risks as the shekel weakens against the dollar.

Sources: cursorinfo ↗

Politics

Public sector

Eisenkot secures 67 MK endorsements to form government

Gadi Eisenkot has secured the backing of 67 Knesset members to form Israel's next government, surpassing the 46 endorsements received by Benjamin Netanyahu, according to reports from Arutz Sheva and Ynet. President Isaac Herzog is expected to formally task Eisenkot with forming a government. Despite the majority support, forming a stable coalition remains uncertain due to mutual refusals among parties to cooperate. The political landscape is fluid, with calls for a national emergency government to address ongoing challenges.

Impact Political analysts and public-sector employees face uncertainty as coalition talks continue amid a fragmented Knesset.

Sources: Arutz Sheva ↗, Ynet ↗

Nothing significant reported today in Regulation · Disruption · Internal tension · Companies · Trade.

Also today in the local press

Another strike or economic collapse? Experts divided over next phase of Iran campaign — IsraelHayom
25 bomb threats rock international flights; Israeli passenger recalls harrowing landing — Ynet
Eisenkot plans Knesset takeover to establish October 7 state inquiry without government approval — Ynet
Time to buy the dip on the TASE? — Globes
Eisenkot secures parliamentary majority, paving clearest path to forming gov't — Haaretz
Bereaved mother slams change bloc: A slap in the face to our soldiers — Arutz Sheva
Israel's President Herzog says he will announce candidate to form gov't on Sunday — Haaretz
Eisenkot set to receive mandate to form Israeli gov't as Herzog rounds out consultation meetings — Jerusalem Post

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