Eisenkot tapped to form new government
Israel held elections on October 27. President Isaac Herzog has now asked Gadi Eisenkot, an opposition candidate and former army chief, to form the next government. Eisenkot faces a challenge because no single party won a clear majority in parliament, so he must build a coalition with multiple parties. His task is complicated by the unusual alliances he may need to form, including potential backing from Arab political lists.
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3 developments- Nov 5Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government with backing of Arab lists
- Nov 7Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
- Nov 9Eisenkot's strange bedfellow options to lead Israel
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11 sourcesWho is Gadi Eisenkot, the Israeli tasked with forming a government?
Israel's president formally gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government
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18 sourcesIsrael’s president officially gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government
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10 sourcesEisenkot Tapped to Form Government, Netanyahu Warns Against Uniting with 'Radical Islam'
Herzog Taps Eisenkot to Form Government; Netanyahu Warns Arab Support Could Be 'National Suicide'
Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government
Israel Election: Opposition Leader Eisenkot Tasked with Forming Government Amid Support from Arab Bloc
Israeli President Herzog Tasks Eisenkot with Forming Government in Setback for Netanyahu
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21 articlesTrump officials look past Netanyahu, push Eisenkot to form government quickly
Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government but path to power uncertain
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7 articlesIsraeli opposition leader Eisenkot begins the hard work of forging a coalition government
Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government
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