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Israel's President Taps Gadi Eisenkot to Form Government

By חזקי ברוך

Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba

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President Isaac Herzog will officially task Gadi Eisenkot with forming Israel's next government on Sunday. Eisenkot received recommendations from 67 Knesset members, surpassing Benjamin Netanyahu's 46. Eisenkot will have 28 days to form a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension.

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President Isaac Herzog will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming Israel's next government.
Gadi Eisenkot received recommendations from 67 Knesset members.
Benjamin Netanyahu secured recommendations from 46 Knesset members.
Eisenkot has 28 days to form a government, with a possible 14-day extension.
The mandate ceremony will take place Sunday at 5:00 PM and be broadcast live.

Israel's President Taps Gadi Eisenkot to Form Government — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

President Isaac Herzog announced on Saturday evening that he will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government. The decision followed consultations with political parties and further discussions over the weekend. Eisenkot received recommendations from factions totaling 67 Knesset members, while Benjamin Netanyahu secured recommendations from 46 members. One faction, with seven members, did not recommend a candidate.

Eisenkot is scheduled to formally receive the mandate at the President's Residence on Sunday at 5:00 PM, an event that will be broadcast live. Upon receiving the mandate, Eisenkot will have 28 days to assemble a government. If necessary, he can request an extension of up to 14 additional days from the President, as per Basic Law: The Government.

The President's office stated that Herzog engaged in additional inquiries over the weekend, speaking with political figures including Netanyahu and Eisenkot, whom he updated on his intentions.