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Gadi Eisenkot coalition talks
Following an inconclusive general election, Israel's President Isaac Herzog tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with attempting to form a new governing coalition over incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot faces the challenge of negotiating with disparate political factions in an effort to secure a stable majority. The outcome will decide whether Netanyahu's long-standing leadership comes to an end or political deadlock continues.
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Israeli opposition hurries to seize control as new Knesset is sworn in
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has mandate to try to form a government – with Netanyahu waiting if he fails Opposition lawmakers have wasted no time after Israel’s new Knesset was sworn in, deploying their majority to seize control of the legislature from Benjamin Netanyhau and his allies. Although they are still too divided to form a government, the opposition requested a vote for a new speaker, who sets the Knesset’s agenda. Once Netanyahu loyalist Amir Ohana has been replaced, the six opposition parties will be able to work on key legislation even if they broker a coalition. Continue reading...
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Israel's president asks Gadi Eisenkot to attempt coalition formation
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on October 27. Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leading a bloc of parties seeking to oust Israel’s longest-serving premier. Neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu won a clear majority in the vote. But in marathon discussions with the president this week,...
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