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Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to form government
Eisenkot won backing from 67 lawmakers and has 28 days to assemble a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension if talks stall.
- On Saturday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government after the Yashar Party leader secured 67 endorsements from the 120-seat Knesset, granting him 28 days to assemble a coalition.
- Following the October 27 election, which left no party with a majority, factions representing 67 lawmakers recommended Eisenkot for prime minister, surpassing the 46 endorsements for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a "national unity government" in a video statement and warned that coalitions relying on Arab-led parties would "dismantle the State of Israel from within."
- Under Israeli law, Eisenkot has 28 days to secure a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension; failure to form a government could trigger another election within approximately 90 days.
- Avigdor Lieberman signaled willingness to compromise with ultra-Orthodox parties, backing away from longstanding opposition to bridge political divisions and provide Eisenkot a viable path to a majority government.
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Israel: Netanyahu rival Gadi Eisenkot gets first chance to form new government
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has nominated opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after the October 27 election left the country without a clear parliamentary majority. While Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud emerged as the largest single party, his coalition fell short of a majority.
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Gadi Eisenkot called for the creation of an "emergency national government" after receiving the mandate of President Isaac Herzog.
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The President of Israel, Yitzhak Dug, appointed the leader of the opposition, Gadi Eisenkot, to form the Government of Israel on Sunday, reports The Times of Israel with reference to the Office of the Head of State.
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Total News Sources439
Leaning Left57Leaning Right72Center71Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Right
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 28%
C 36%
R 36%
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