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The leader of the opposition bloc to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Gadi Eisenkot, will be officially instructed on Sunday to form the next Israeli government, said Saturday night the presidency.
The Israeli presidency announced Saturday night that it would choose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, to try to form a new government. This decision comes after a parliamentary election without a clear outcome, which did not allow either of the two men to win an absolute majority.
Unpolished and understated, Eisenkot offers a stark contrast to Netanyahu but risks continuing his legacy
Following the 27 October elections, which did not leave a clear majority, Israeli President Isaac Herzog commissioned Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a new government. The decision opens a new round of negotiations between the parties to achieve a coalition capable of obtaining the necessary support in Parliament. We are informed by journalist Laura de Chiclana.
Following the 27 October elections, which left a Parliament without clear majorities, Israeli President Isaac Herzog commissioned Gadi Eisenkot to try to form government. The former military chief will now have to negotiate with different political forces to build a coalition capable of obtaining the necessary support in the Knéset. What are the scenarios? Susana Mangana, a political analyst specialized in the Middle East and the Arab-Muslim world, addresses the issue in France 24.
Israel's president asked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next gov't over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
President Isaac Herzog has picked former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of an anti-Netanyahu alliance, to take the first shot at trying to form a government. Tricky coalition talks are expected.
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.
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.
Isaac Herzog formally gives Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as prime minister.
Israel's President has instructed Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main opponent, on Saturday to try to form a new government. This mission, which will be officially entrusted by President Isaac Herzog on Sunday, will be difficult: the 66-year-old former general will indeed have the heavy task of rallying a minimum of 61 deputies in a fractured political landscape, like the country. The details of Stéphane Amar, France 24 correspondent in Jerusalem.
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.
Following inconclusive elections in Israel, opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot says he is confident of securing the mandate to form a government, as President Isaac Herzog prepares to nominate the first candidate. Eisenkot claims he is making progress in efforts to oust long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.
Bethsabee Salem, our Tel Aviv correspondent, analyses the situation.
The leader sees priority in working with the Jewish opposition bloc to replace Netanyahu, despite ideological differences. The head of state will order this Sunday to form the main opposition leader
Eisenkot's bloc and Arab-led parties seek to oust Netanyahu, but failure to form government could leave him in power.
Israel's President, Isaac Herzog, concluded consultations with the parties and announced that this Sunday he will appoint the candidate for government. Those who receive the mandate will have 28 days, extended by 14 days, to build a coalition. If it fails, the order will pass to another candidate and, if a majority is not achieved, the country could return to the ballot box. In the meantime, Gadi Eisenkot arrives strengthened after being supported by 67 Members and ensures that there is a majority in his favour.
