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Israel's President Picks Netanyahu's Rival for Government
Israel's president selects Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government after Netanyahu's coalition lost majority in election.
In brief
Israel's president selects Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government after Netanyahu's coalition lost majority in election. Israel's president chose Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's strongest rival, to form a government following a deadlocked election. Originally reported by France24.
President Herzog Chooses Eisenkot
Israel's president Isaac Herzog chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try forming a new government after a deadlocked election.
Netanyahu's Coalition Loses Majority
Netanyahu's religious-nationalist coalition lost its majority in the October 27 election but remained the largest bloc in parliament.
Eisenkot's Political Position
Eisenkot, an ex-military chief and leader of an anti-Netanyahu bloc, refused to join Arab parties but was nominated by Arab leaders during marathon talks.
Eisenkot's 28-Day Deadline
Eisenkot has 28 days to form a government, with a possible 14-day extension, through minority government, ultra-Orthodox coalition, or unity with Netanyahu.
Eisenkot's Background
Eisenkot, 66, is Israel's first prime minister from the Mizrahi community and has a history of criticizing Netanyahu's leadership and military campaign in Gaza.
Dahiyeh Doctrine and Gaza Impact
Eisenkot's 'Dahiyeh doctrine' involves disproportionate force against Hezbollah, deployed in Gaza where over 74,000 Palestinians have died.
The one thing
Israel's president chose Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's strongest rival, to form a government following a deadlocked election.
