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'Enough with boycotts': Netanyahu signals joining hands with Eisenkot, calls for unity government in Israel

'Enough with boycotts': Netanyahu signals joining hands with Eisenkot, calls for unity government in Israel

What's behind this

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is open to a unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, calling such a coalition an ‘absolute necessary’ and a ‘necessity’ that would keep him in power. His remarks came a day after Eisenkot, the Yashar Party leader, received a mandate to form a coalition and said he was willing to include Netanyahu and one of his far‑right allies. Eisenkot and Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman also expressed full confidence in their ability to form a stable government for a full four‑year term.

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  • left · 7 outlets

    President Isaac Herzog has asked Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government after 67 lawmakers recommended him, against 46 backing Benjamin Netanyahu

    — The National Herald

  • center · 10 outlets

    Jerusalem, November 8 (IANS) Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country’s next government, dealing a significant setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to retain power following the October 27 general…

    — The Morung Express

  • right · 8 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.

    — India TV

RSS excerpt

Israel's incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday indicated he was open to joining hands with Gadi Eisenkot and called a unity government an 'absolute necessary', a day after the Yashar Party leader invited his Likud party to join his alliance provided he remains the leader.

Coverage arrived over 387 hours — first from The Indian Express, latest from India TV.

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Coverage Bias Distribution

Based on 26 reporting publishers
Left / Center-Left 7 (26%)
Center 11 (42%)
Center-Right / Right 8 (32%)

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  21. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    Israel’s president officially gives Eisenkot first chance to form next government

    Tel Aviv: Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government. After the formal announcement Sunday evening, Eisenkot, who ran as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, now has to launch complicated negotiations…

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  33. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    Eisenkot and Netanyahu have “similar views,” says US President Trump amid Israeli government formation talks

    WASHINGTON DC/TEL AVIV: US President Donald Trump has described Yashar party chief Gadi Eisenkot and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as holding “very similar” political views, saying that either Israeli leader would be strongly supportive of his policies as Israel enters a new round of…

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    Arab voters trump Netanyahu

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  41. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Eisenkot Tapped To Form Government: President tasks him with coalition bid; rifts emerge with Lieberman

    Gadi Eisenkot is positioned as the top candidate to spearhead the change bloc in Israel's Knesset. He plans to engage in leadership talks with Yisrael Beiteinu's Avigdor Lieberman shortly. Garnering support from 67 Knesset members from various factions mandates his new role. Controversies about…

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

    Netanyahu again seeks unity government despite mandate denial

    JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called again Monday for a unity government that would keep him in power, a day after opposition rival Gadi Eisenkot was given a mandate to form a coalition. "A unity government is, simply, a necessity," Netanyahu said in a video posted on social…

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  51. India TV Right Independent News Service Current article

    'Enough with boycotts': Netanyahu signals joining hands with Eisenkot, calls for unity government in Israel

    Israel's incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday indicated he was open to joining hands with Gadi Eisenkot and called a unity government an 'absolute necessary', a day after the Yashar Party leader invited his Likud party to join his alliance provided he remains the leader.

    Read at India TV ↗

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