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Israeli President Picks Gadi Eisenkot for Government
Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming new government after election.
In brief
Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming new government after election. Israeli president Isaac Herzog chose Gadi Eisenkot to form a government after his coalition won 48 seats in October's election. Originally reported by Dw.
President Herzog tasks Eisenkot
Israeli president Isaac Herzog chose Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government after October's election.
Eisenkot's Coalition Wins 48 Seats
Eisenkot's group won 48 of Israel's 120 parliamentary seats in October's election, falling short of the 61 needed for majority.
Next Steps for Government
Eisenkot has 28 days to secure 61 votes; Herzog may extend deadline by 14 days if needed.
What to remember
Israeli president Isaac Herzog chose Gadi Eisenkot to form a government after his coalition won 48 seats in October's election.
