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Israeli President Picks Eisenkot to Form New Government
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's main rival, has 28 days to secure a Knesset majority.
Israel's President Isaac Herzog has chosen Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar party, to form the country's next government, following a deadlocked general election. The formal assignment was announced on Saturday night, with President Herzog's office informing Eisenkot of his intention to task him with the crucial role.
Eisenkot, who emerged as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival in the recent polls, has been granted 28 days to secure the support of at least 61 members of the Knesset, Israel's parliament. This majority is essential for him to successfully replace Netanyahu as prime minister and establish a new governing coalition.
The decision comes after a period of political stalemate that has gripped the Knesset since last month's election. The results left neither Netanyahu's coalition nor Eisenkot with sufficient support to command a clear majority on their own. The lack of a decisive outcome prompted Israel's main political parties to recommend Eisenkot for the task of government formation.
The assignment underscores the challenges facing Israeli politics, where fractured electoral outcomes have frequently led to complex coalition negotiations. Eisenkot now faces the intricate process of building a consensus among various factions to achieve the necessary parliamentary majority within the stipulated timeframe.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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