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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.
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 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.
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.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will announce on Sunday the name of the one who will be in charge of forming a government, following very tight legislation and consultations with the various parties this week.
