Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to form new government
Headline from The Hill · First reported Nov 6, 1:46 PM ET () · Updated Nov 7, 5:36 PM ET · 22 sources, 27 articles
What's being reported
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has selected Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, to try to form a new government following the parliamentary elections last month. Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority in the Oct. 27 elections, and no party received enough seats in the…
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Ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot, opponent of Netanyahu, tapped to form government
The former military chief has 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible extension of up to 14 more. If he fails, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to get his chance.
Israeli president invites Netanyahu's opposition leader to broker new government
Israel's political landscape shifts as President Herzog hands opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a government, dealing a blow to Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power.
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Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Gadi Eisenkot to try to form government
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Netanyahu rival Eisenkot tapped to form Israeli government
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Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government
Isaac Herzog formally gives Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as prime minister.
Israel’s president taps Eisenkot to form government, in setback for Netanyahu
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on October 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief who ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
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Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
Eisenkot, who ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is now a step closer to ousting Israel's longest-serving premier.
Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.
Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to form new government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has selected Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, to try to form a new government following the parliamentary elections last month. Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority in the Oct. 27 elections, and no party received enough seats in the…
Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government
Isaac Herzog’s decision means opposition politician has 28 days to attempt to put together a ruling coalition
Blow for Netanyahu as opposition rival asked to form government by Israel's president
Israel's president has asked Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, Gadi Eisenkot, to try and form a government following a deadlocked election.
🔴 Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to try to form government
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Israeli president taps Netanyahu rival to form government as coalition battle looms
Gadi Eisenkot secured 67 Knesset endorsements over Benjamin Netanyahu, but deep coalition divisions over Arab parties and conscription cloud his path.
Yashar's Eisenkot to receive mandate to form new government, president announces
Should all attempts to form a government fail, the Knesset would be dissolved, and another election would be held.
Herzog picks Israeli opposition leader to form coalition government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the opportunity to form a coalition government, marking a setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog announced the news on Saturday, saying Eisenkot will have 28 days to establish a new government in Israel. The…
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won a clear majority.
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
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.
Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to form government
JERUSALEM: Israel’s president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving leader, is fighting to stay in…
