Opposition Leader Gadi Eisenkot Tasked with Forming New Israeli Government
Summary
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has asked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a new coalition government after last week's election produced no clear majority. Eisenkot has 28 days to assemble a government, with Arab-led parties emerging as potential kingmakers in the fragmented parliament.
Key Points
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given opposition leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a new government.
- Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Eisenkot's bloc won a clear majority in the 120-seat Knesset after last week's election.
- Eisenkot's bloc won 48 seats, while Netanyahu's Likud and allies secured 53 seats.
- Arab-led coalitions won a historic 19 seats, complicating coalition negotiations and increasing their influence in government formation.
