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Netanyahu rival Eisenkot to form a govt: How Israel’s political shake-up could reshape its Iran, Gaza war strategy?

Netanyahu rival Eisenkot to form a govt: How Israel’s political shake-up could reshape its Iran, Gaza war strategy?

What's behind this

Israel President Isaac Herzog formally handed opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a coalition government following the latest election results, giving him the first opportunity to assemble a governing majority. The Arab party Ra’am is reported to support a government led by Eisenkot. The swearing‑in of the newly elected Knesset members is scheduled for Tuesday.

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  • left · 7 outlets

    Isaac Herzog gives Eisenkot the first chance to form a coalition after most major parties back him, while Netanyahu calls for a national unity government

    — The Federal

  • center · 6 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…

    — The Avenue Mail

  • right · 7 outlets

    JERUSALEM: Israeli President Isaac Herzog has chosen opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, giving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival the first opportunity to assemble a governing coalition after last month’s inconclusive election. Herzog informed Eisenkot of his…

    — The Pioneer

RSS excerpt

Benjamin Netanyahu's potential exit could mark a political shift in Israel, but a change in leadership may not necessarily alter its military approach towards Iran and Gaza. Gadi Eisenkot's political alliances and stance on regional security will be crucial.

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Left / Center-Left 7 (35%)
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  1. Frontline Center-Left The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons)

    Arab voters trump Netanyahu

    An unprecedented Arab participation in Israel’s parliamentary election denies Benjamin Netanyahu’s party a majority. The clear mandate against US President Donald Trump in US midterm elections complicates the situation for the Israeli leader.

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  12. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu

    JERUSALEM: Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief who ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin…

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  18. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    Israel: Eisenkot faces complex coalition math as Arab and ultra-orthodox party support remains uncertain

    Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country’s next national government, placing him at the centre of negotiations involving Israeli opposition parties, Muslim-led factions and ultra-Orthodox groups whose support remains uncertain. Eisenkot…

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  23. Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. Current article

    Netanyahu rival Eisenkot to form a govt: How Israel’s political shake-up could reshape its Iran, Gaza war strategy?

    Benjamin Netanyahu's potential exit could mark a political shift in Israel, but a change in leadership may not necessarily alter its military approach towards Iran and Gaza. Gadi Eisenkot's political alliances and stance on regional security will be crucial.

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