From The Indian Express
Center-Left Owned by Indian Express GroupReceiving mandate to form Israel government, Eisenkot says task ‘requires creative and unconventional political moves’
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Gadi Eisenkot, 66, a former military chief and Yashar party chairman, has been formally tasked by President Isaac Herzog to form Israel’s next government after recent elections. As a political novice, Eisenkot warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s tenure has led the country into a historic crisis and said his task will require creative, unconventional moves. He has begun reaching out to Netanyahu’s allies and pledged to create a national emergency government, calling for a new era of Zionism, solidarity and friendship while seeking to bridge Israel’s deep polarisation. He has been given a limited period to secure coalition support.
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left · 7 outlets
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot, a prominent rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with forming the next government after he received recommendations from 67 members of the Knesset. The decision followed consultations with parliamentary factions and discussions with…
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center · 8 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…
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right · 8 outlets
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government, giving him six weeks to secure coalition support after Netanyahu lost his parliamentary majority.
— NDTV
