President Herzog Taps Eisenkot to Form New Israeli Government
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
President Isaac Herzog will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming Israel's next government after consultations concluded Sunday. Factions totaling 67 Knesset members recommended Eisenkot, while 46 recommended Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot has 28 days to form a government, with a possible 14-day extension.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming Israel's next government.
- Factions representing 67 Knesset members recommended Eisenkot for the premiership.
- Factions totaling 46 Knesset members recommended Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- United Torah Judaism, with seven Knesset members, did not recommend anyone.
- Eisenkot has 28 days to form a government, with a potential 14-day extension.
President Isaac Herzog announced Sunday evening that he has concluded consultations and will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government. The official mandate ceremony is scheduled for Monday at 5:00 PM at the President's Residence. Herzog stated that following the consultations, factions representing 67 Knesset members recommended Eisenkot, chairman of the Yesh Atid party, for the premiership. In contrast, factions with 46 Knesset members recommended incumbent Prime Minister and Likud chairman Benjamin Netanyahu. The United Torah Judaism party, with seven Knesset members, chose not to recommend any candidate.
Upon receiving the mandate, Eisenkot will have 28 days to assemble a new government. The law allows the President to grant an extension of up to 14 additional days if requested.
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