At the ceremony in Jerusalem, Eisenkot said he wanted a leadership that people can trust, that will act in the interests of the public and that represents all…
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PBS NewsHour ·
At the ceremony in Jerusalem, Eisenkot said he wanted a leadership that people can trust, that will act in the interests of the public and that represents all parts of society.
Global News ·
Israel’s new members of Knesset will be sworn in Tuesday. Netanyahu and his Cabinet will remain in office in a caretaker capacity, with limited powers, until a coalition is formed.
The Globe and Mail ·
Eisenkot, who ran as Netanyahu’s main rival, now has to launch complicated negotiations with potential coalition partners
The Jerusalem Post ·
Under Basic Law: The Government, Eisenkot will have 28 days to form a government, and the president may grant an extension of up to 14 additional days if needed.
Haaretz ·
President Isaac Herzog granted Eisenkot with the first mandate to form a government, after 67 lawmakers endorsed Eisenkot, compared with just 46 who endorsed sitting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
NDTV ·
Gadi Eisenkot has won the first round against Benjamin Netanyahu. Now comes the hard part.
NDTV ·
Gadi Eisenkot has won the first round against Benjamin Netanyahu. Now comes the hard part.
Al Jazeera ·
Israel’s former military chief has been given the opportunity to form a government after an inconclusive election.
The New York Times ·
Mr. Eisenkot, a career general and the leading rival of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, will now have up to six weeks to form a coalition.
ITV News ·
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government. Eisenkot, who ran against Prime Minister…
Hindustan Times ·
Neither side secured a majority in the polls, held in a country sharply divided following the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, and three years of conflict. | World News
Daily Sabah ·
Israel's president on Saturday said he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last week's election, in a move...
Gulf News ·
Gadi Eisenkot faces a tough challenge forming Israel's next government despite 67-seat backing, as divisions among allies threaten to prolong Netanyahu's rule.
Hürriyet Daily News ·
Israel’s president has announced he will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following Oct. 27’s election, in what Netanyahu’s rivals see as a first step to remove the country’s longest-serving prime minister.
The Independent ·
The deadlocked election had left neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his strongest rival, Gadi Eisenkot, with a clear path to power
HuffPost ·
Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he's giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.
The Mainichi ·
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to fo
The Korea Herald ·
Israel's president announced Saturday he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following an election, in what Netanyahu's rivals s
NDTV ·
Benjamin Netanyahu's bid to retain power suffered a setback as Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked former army chief and head of the Yashar party Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government, following an election that left no bloc with a clear majority. Backed by 67 lawmakers, Eisenkot now has 28 days to build a coalition and potentially unseat Israel's longest-serving prime minister. Herzog made the call after meeting the parties in the Knesset, Israel's 120-seat parliament. The October 27 election left the country with a split result and no bloc anywhere near a majority. Eisenkot now gets the first shot at a coalition, and with it a chance to end Netanyahu's long hold on Israeli politics.
NDTV ·
Eisenkot is a formerIsrael Defense Forces(IDF) chief of staff who went into politics in 2022. He became Netanyahu's main rival in this election, running a campaign that pulled in parties from the centre-left to the right.
NDTV ·
Eisenkot is a formerIsrael Defense Forces(IDF) chief of staff who went into politics in 2022. He became Netanyahu's main rival in this election, running a campaign that pulled in parties from the centre-left to the right.
NDTV ·
Eisenkot is a formerIsrael Defense Forces(IDF) chief of staff who went into politics in 2022. He became Netanyahu's main rival in this election, running a campaign that pulled in parties from the centre-left to the right.
CNA ·
In the Oct 27 election, neither side secured a majority in a country deeply polarised by Netanyahu's hard-right rule and worn down by three years of war.
The Economic Times ·
Israel President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with the first opportunity to form a government after the October 27 elections, bringing him closer to potentially unseating long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot has six weeks to secure a parliamentary majority, but coalition talks face major hurdles, including divisions over Arab-led parties, religious factions and Netanyahu's political allies.
NDTV ·
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has tasked former army chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country’s next government, choosing him over incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot secured the backing of 67 lawmakers, compared with 46 for Netanyahu. He now has 28 days, with a possible 14-day extension, to build a coalition commanding at least 61 seats in the 120-member Knesset.
CNBC ·
Eisenkot, who ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is now a step closer to ousting Israel's longest-serving premier.
Fox News ·
Gadi Eisenkot secured 67 Knesset endorsements over Benjamin Netanyahu, but deep coalition divisions over Arab parties and conscription cloud his path.
BBC News ·
Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.
National Post ·
Eisenkot will have 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible two-week extension
New Zealand Herald ·
Eisenkot's bloc has opened the door to an alliance with ultra-Orthodox Jews.
Bangkok Post ·
JERUSALEM - Israel's president announced on Saturday he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last week's election, in what Netanyahu's rivals see as a first step to remove the country's longest-serving prime minister.
PBS NewsHour ·
Neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu won a clear majority in the vote. But in marathon discussions with the president this week, representatives from most of Israel’s main parties recommended Eisenkot be tasked with assembling a new government.
Australian Financial Review ·
Israel’s former military chief has been given a chance to form a new government, but replacing Benjamin Netanyahu may be his toughest assignment yet.
Los Angeles Times ·
Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government, in another setback for Netanyahu.
RTÉ News ·
Israel's president has announced he will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last week's election, in what Benjamin Netanyahu's rivals see as a first step to remove the country's longest-serving prime minister.
NBC News ·
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.
Al Jazeera ·
President Isaac Herzog formally assigns Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as PM.
France 24 ·
Israel's president announced on Saturday he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government following last week's election, in what Netanyahu's rivals see as a first step to remove the country's longest-serving prime minister.
NPR ·
Gadi Eisenkot ran as the main rival to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won enough support to command a majority. Israel's main parties have recommended Eisenkot form a new government.
Global News ·
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.
CTV News ·
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.
South China Morning Post ·
The main challenger to the PM will have the first opportunity to build a ruling coalition after neither bloc won a clear majority.
South China Morning Post ·
The main challenger to the PM will have the first opportunity to build a ruling coalition after neither bloc won a clear majority.
The Washington Post ·
The former military chief has 28 days to build a coalition, with a possible extension of up to 14 more. If he fails, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to get his chance.
India Today ·
Isaac Herzog is expected to formally hand Eisenkot the mandate at a ceremony at the President039s Residence at 5 pm local time on Sunday Eisenkot will then have 28 days to build a governing coalition with the president able to grant him another 14 days if he needs more time
Chicago Tribune ·
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.
Investing.com ·
Israel’s Eisenkot gets first mandate to form government, aiming to oust Netanyahu
CBS News ·
Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, ran against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but neither won a clear majority.
CBC News ·
Israel's president has tapped opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot to form a new government, in another setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Toronto Star ·
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.
ITV News ·
Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he's giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on O…
Bloomberg ·
Israeli election challenger Gadi Eisenkot will get the first attempt at forming a new government, putting him a step closer to ending Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s record tenure.
The New York Times ·
President Isaac Herzog is set to task a candidate with trying to form a government, following two days of talks with party leaders and officials after an inconclusive election.