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Ongoing Story· Day 9

Eisenkot and Bennett Meet to Discuss Government Formation

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Haaretz EnglishPolitics

Eisenkot Gains Knesset Majority for Government Formation Mandate

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Gadi Eisenkot secured recommendations from 67 Knesset members, giving him a majority to form the next government. Both Arab-majority parties backed Eisenkot, while United Torah Judaism declined to endorse anyone. This strengthens Eisenkot's chances of receiving the mandate from President Isaac Herzog.

The story in 4 lines · by baba

  • Gadi Eisenkot received backing from 67 of 120 Knesset members.
  • Arab-majority parties endorsed Eisenkot, strengthening his government formation chances.
  • United Torah Judaism declined to endorse Eisenkot or Netanyahu.
  • President Isaac Herzog consulted with parties on government formation.
Eisenkot Gains Knesset Majority for Government Formation Mandate
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