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Center-Right Owned by Adani Group (AMG Media)Gadi Eisenkot Faces Tough Odds In Quest to Form Israeli Coalition
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On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was open to forming a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, describing such a coalition as an “absolute necessity” and the “need of the hour” amid the country’s major challenges. He urged opposition leaders, including Zionist and ultra‑Orthodox parties, to join a government under his leadership. The call came after Eisenkot received a mandate to form a coalition and indicated willingness to include Netanyahu and a far‑right ally in the new cabinet.
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left · 6 outlets
President Isaac Herzog has asked Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government after 67 lawmakers recommended him, against 46 backing Benjamin Netanyahu
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center · 10 outlets
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government. This decision deals a major setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the October 27 election. Eisenkot secured recommendations from 67 lawmakers during parliamentary…
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right · 7 outlets
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government after he secured the support of a majority of Knesset members, in a major political setback for incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Eisenkot, who has no experience navigating coalition negotiations in Israel's fragmented political landscape, must expand the opposition's 48 seats beyond Netanyahu's 53-seat bloc.
