Herzog Taps Eisenkot to Form Israel's Next Government

Herzog Taps Eisenkot to Form Israel's Next Government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog tapped opposition leader and former army chief Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a new government after an inconclusive election, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot has twenty-eight days to build a coalition after reaching out to Netanyahu's allies, with divisions over Arab-led parties, religious allies and military conscription complicating talks.

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