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Netanyahu rival Eisenkot tapped to form Israeli government

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government, marking a significant setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Neither candidate secured a clear majority in the recent elections, but a majority of Knesset members recommended Eisenkot for the role. Eisenkot now has 28 days to assemble a coalition, with potential support from parties previously allied with Netanyahu. AI

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Netanyahu rival Eisenkot tapped to form Israeli government

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Israel’s president taps Eisenkot to form government, in setback for Netanyahu

    Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on October 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benja…

  2. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Netanyahu rival Eisenkot tapped to form Israeli government

    <p>Israeli President <a href="https://www.axios.com/2021/06/02/isaac-herzog-elected-israel-11th-president" target="_blank">Isaac Herzog</a> announced Saturday that he will task <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/26/eisenkot-netanyahu-israel-elections" target="_blank">Gadi Eis…

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