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Eisenkot tasked with forming new Israeli government

Reporting aligns on President Isaac Herzog authorizing Gadi Eisenkot to form a government, giving the opposition leader 28 days to build a coalition.

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At a glance

  • President Isaac Herzog has assigned opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel's next government.123
  • Eisenkot has been granted a 28-day window to negotiate and assemble a coalition.13

Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced on Saturday that he selected opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government.123

Eisenkot was given a 28-day timeframe to negotiate and establish a governing coalition.13

Reporting outlets characterized the decision as a major setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.13

Where sources agree

  • Eisenkot tapped to form government3 of 3
  • Herzog announced the decision3 of 3
  • Eisenkot given 28 days to build coalition2 of 3
  • Decision marks setback for Netanyahu2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1Washington ExaminerHerzog picks Israeli opposition leader to form coalition government ↗
  2. 2The HillIsraeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to form new government ↗
  3. 3AxiosNetanyahu rival Eisenkot tapped to form Israeli government ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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