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The anti-Netanyahu: Can Gadi Eisenkot give the world a different Israel?

Unpolished and understated, Eisenkot offers a stark contrast to Netanyahu but risks continuing his legacy

Who is Gadi Eisenkot, the retired general in charge of forming government in Israel?

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced on Saturday November 7 that Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of Yashar!, will be in charge of forming a coalition government, after being supported by 67 deputies. Former Chief of Staff, he must join the Arab parties without losing his right-wing allies to become Prime Minister and succeed Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government

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.

Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form government

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.

Israel: Gadi Eisenkot to form a government

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.

Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form government: Statement

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.

The President of Israel elects Gadi Eisenkot, a rival of Netanyahu, to form government

Israel: Gadi Eisenkot well placed to form the next government?

The Israeli president will announce on Sunday that he will be responsible for forming the next government, with the centrist Gadi Eisenkot appearing in a position of strength thanks to the support of the Arab parties against outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Neyanyahu.

Israel: Gadi Eisenkot seeks to consolidate its support to form government after the elections

The Israeli opposition bloc, headed by Gadi Eisenkot, seeks to gather the necessary support to form a parliamentary majority following the 27 October legislative elections, which did not leave a clear winner. The role of the Arab parties, which achieved a historic record of 19 seats, is at the heart of the negotiations. For its part, Benjamin Netanyahu proposes a broad coalition that excludes these formations, which he accuses of "supporting terrorism."