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Israel opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot to replace Netanyahu?
Israel opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot emerges as frontrunner to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In brief
Israel opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot emerges as frontrunner to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel's president will announce Sunday who forms new government after Netanyahu's coalition ally declined to recommend a candidate. Originally reported by France24.
Israel government formation
In Israel, Gadi Eisenkot emerged on Thursday, November 5, as the frontrunner to be tasked with forming a government.
Coalition ally declines candidate
One of the two main parties representing ultra-Orthodox Jewish voters, a longtime ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, declined to recommend any candidate for the task.
Israel president to announce government
Israel president to announce Sunday who will form new government.
Eisenkot secures broad backing
Netanyahu rival Eisenkot secures broad backing in bid to form government.
Here's the gist
Israel's president will announce Sunday who forms new government after Netanyahu's coalition ally declined to recommend a candidate.
