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Eisenkot Forms Government, Nvidia CEO Probed
Eisenkot receives mandate to form government; Nvidia's CEO under investigation for ties to a Chinese agent.
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The mandate for Eisenkot to form a government introduces political uncertainty, while Nvidia's probe raises concerns in the tech sector. Business conditions remain mixed.
In this briefing Jensen Huang · Nvidia · Gadi Eisenkot · Isaac Herzog · Avigdor Liberman
Companies
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang under investigation
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into CEO Jensen Huang following reports of an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, an executive suspected of ties to China's intelligence services. IsraelHayom reports that US lawmakers are demanding a congressional briefing to assess potential risks. Nvidia asserts that no national security or corporate secrets were compromised. Huang has promised full cooperation with the investigation.
Impact Technology firms and investors in Nvidia may experience increased scrutiny and potential regulatory challenges due to the investigation.
Watch Huang is scheduled for a closed-door briefing on November 18. · 18 November 2026
Sources: IsraelHayom ↗
Politics
Eisenkot tasked with forming Israel's next government
Part of: Coalition talks begin in Israel following Knesset elections →
President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar! party, with forming Israel's next government. Eisenkot received recommendations from 67 members of the Knesset, according to IsraelHayom. He now has 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to present a government. Eisenkot has called for unity, inviting Likud and Religious Zionism to join his coalition, provided they accept his terms.
Impact Public-sector entities and businesses reliant on government contracts face potential shifts in policy and funding as Eisenkot forms a new administration.
Sources: IsraelHayom ↗
Liberman challenges Eisenkot's coalition plans
Part of: Liberman's shifting stance on Haredi draft law and coalition talks →
Avigdor Liberman, leader of Yisrael Beytenu, has rejected Gadi Eisenkot's proposal for a minority government supported by Arab parties, according to Ynet. Liberman insists on a 61-seat majority, including support from the Haredi parties. This stance complicates Eisenkot's efforts to form a stable coalition, as disagreements over military conscription and other issues persist.
Impact Public-sector stability and policy direction remain uncertain as coalition talks face significant hurdles, affecting businesses reliant on government stability.
Sources: Ynet ↗
Nothing significant reported today in Regulation · Disruption · Internal tension · Safety & health · Markets · Trade.
Also today in the local press
- Disturbances in Lod: 11 suspects arrested — Arutz Sheva
- Eisenkot's path to a new government requires compromise – will Lieberman play along? — Haaretz
- 11 arrested after clashes in mixed Jewish-Arab Israeli city following far-right march — Haaretz
- Trump touts new 'Iron Gate' blockade on Iran: Very little gets in or out — Arutz Sheva
- Four explosions heard on Qeshm Island, Iranian state media says - report — Jerusalem Post
- Iraq says it lost $60b from Iran war, reaches understandings with US on Hormuz oil route — Jerusalem Post
- The Left’s haredi draft stance was always 100% political — Arutz Sheva
- Trump: Renewed strikes on Iran 'highly unlikely' — IsraelHayom
Sources in this briefing
- IsraelHayom 2
- Ynet 1
Sources: each headline links to the original article on the publisher's site.