A. Benny Gantz
B. Gadi Eisenkot
C. Yair Lapid
D. Avigdor Lieberman

Explanation:

– Gadi Eisenkot is a former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

– He leads the Yashar political party.

– His party won 21 seats, making it the largest party in the opposition bloc.

– Opposition leaders backed him as a candidate to replace Netanyahu.

– On 5 November, 67 lawmakers recommended Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog during government-formation consultations. This recommendation does not itself mean he has become Prime Minister.

Related one-line questions and answers

1. What does IDF stand for? — Israel Defense Forces.
2. What is Gadi Eisenkot’s political party? — Yashar.
3. Who is the current President of Israel? — Isaac Herzog.
4. What is the main role of the Israeli President in government formation? — To nominate a member of the Knesset to try to form a government.
5. What is the minimum majority required to form an Israeli government? — 61 seats.