# Israeli President Picks Gadi Eisenkot for Government

> Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming new government after election.
- Title: Israeli President Picks Gadi Eisenkot for Government · Dw
- Summary: Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming new government after election.
- Keywords: israeli president, gadi einstein, broad coalition, benjamin netanyahu, yashar party, arab parties, ultra-orthodox parties, government formation
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Israeli president Isaac Herzog chose Gadi Eisenkot to form a government after his coalition won 48 seats in October's election.