Eisenkot, Netanyahu Rival and Opposition Leader, Tapped to Try to Form Government

A former military chief and Netanyahu rival has been chosen to attempt to form a new government following an inconclusive election in Israel. Gadi Eisenkot hopes to assemble a coalition capable of making him prime minister, succeeding Benjamin Netanyahu.

Neither candidate secured a clear majority, leaving the path forward uncertain.

Source: The New York Times — Eisenkot, Netanyahu Rival and Opposition Leader, Tapped to Try to Form Government. Also reported by Fox News, CBS News, MS NOW.

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