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Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu

Neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu won a clear majority in the vote. But in marathon discussions with the president this week, representatives from most of Israel's main parties recommended Eisenkot be tasked with assembling a new government.

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The anti-Netanyahu alliance led by former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a new government, with tricky coalition talks expected.

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DW

Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form government: Statement

The anti-Netanyahu alliance led by former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a new government, with tricky coalition talks expected.

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PBS

Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu

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Al Jazeera

Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government

President Isaac Herzog formally assigns Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as PM.

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DW

Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form government

The anti-Netanyahu alliance led by former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked by President Isaac Herzog with forming a new government, with tricky coalition talks expected.

Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form GovernmentNYTimes – World
NYT

Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government

Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, hopes to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by cobbling together a coalition after an inconclusive election.

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Guardian

Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government

Knesset has been deadlocked since the election last month when Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority Israel’s president has ⁠chosen Gadi Eisenkot, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ⁠strongest rival, to ⁠try to ​form a new government, after a deadlocked election that left neither man ⁠with a clear path to power. Isaac Herzog’s office said he had informed Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar party, on Satur…

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France 24

🔴 Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to try to form government

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