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OriginalSourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished11:59 UTCSourceBusinessLineIndiaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished11:59 UTC

“Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government”

“Herzog’s decision is another blow to Netanyahu, who lost his parliamentary majority in the election; But it does not guarantee that Eisenkot will be the next prime minister”

Gadi Eisenkot designated to form next Israeli government

Key points

  • Israel's president designated Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after consultations.
  • Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main rival, will have up to six weeks to form a coalition.
  • Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot won a majority in the Knesset in the election.
  • Arab-led parties indicated willingness to support Eisenkot, influencing coalition prospects.
  • Eisenkot faces options including cooperation with Arab parties, power-sharing with Netanyahu, or pact with ultra-Orthodox groups.
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    Gadi Eisenkot courts Netanyahu allies to form a government.

    President Isaac Herzog gives Eisenkot 28 days to secure the 61 votes needed for a majority.

    SourcesThe Japan Times23:07 UTCCNN23:21 UTCBreitbart23:34 UTCChannel News Asia01:30 UTCThe Korea Herald03:38 UTCHuffPost04:28 UTCThe Hindu04:39 UTCEgypt Independent07:40 UTCand 22 more
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    Gadi Eisenkot courts Netanyahu allies to form a government.

    President Isaac Herzog gives Eisenkot 28 days to secure the 61 votes needed for a majority.
    SourcesThe Japan Times23:07 UTCCNN23:21 UTCBreitbart23:34 UTCChannel News Asia01:30 UTCThe Korea Herald03:38 UTCHuffPost04:28 UTCThe Hindu04:39 UTCEgypt Independent07:40 UTCand 22 more