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Arab-led parties have endorsed Gadi Eisenkot despite his ruling out a coalition with them. Their support is driven by a shared goal: removing Benjamin Netanyahu from power. But could these parties ultimately hold the balance of power in forming Israel's next government? Antonia Kerrigan reports.
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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 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.
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.
Isaac Herzog formally gives Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as prime minister.
"The time has come to build a national emergency executive," says former Chief of Staff, who obtained 67 out of 120 possible support, including from the two Arab lists
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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.
Palestinian citizens of Israel say Arab parties' success in recent elections has led to growing pressure.
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.
