Israeli President Asks Opposition Rival Gadi Eisenkot to Form Government
Following a deadlocked election where neither side won a clear majority, Israel's president has asked opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government. This decision marks a significant setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose coalition lost its majority in the Knesset last month.
Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, has asked opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to try and put together a new government. This development follows a deadlocked election held last month in which neither side won a clear majority. Main parties recommended Eisenkot for the task.
Eisenkot ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The move is a significant blow to Netanyahu, whose coalition lost its majority in the Knesset following the recent vote.
Eisenkot will now attempt to build a governing coalition. Further developments depend on the success of these ongoing political negotiations.
Turkrazzi roundup · from 4 sources
What the sources say
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Al Jazeera · 25 min ago
Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government
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NPR · 33 min ago
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
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Sky News · 42 min ago
Blow for Netanyahu as opposition rival asked to form government by Israel's president
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The Guardian · 1 h agoIsrael’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government