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Israel President Herzog Tasks Eisenkot With Forming New Government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government, securing backing from 67 lawmakers.
Israeli President Herzog to name new government candidate Sunday
President Isaac Herzog prepares to name Israel's next government candidate on Sunday following intense consultations and a fractured Knesset election.
Joint List backs Israel opposition leader Eisenkot to form new government
The Joint List has backed opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a government, securing him 67 recommendations in the 120-seat Knesset. Despite this support, significant ideological divisions and the fragility of a potential minority government pose major obstacles.