Herzog Taps Eisenkot to Form Government After 67 MKs Recommend Him
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government after 67 Knesset Members recommended him. The decision followed weekend consultations, with 46 lawmakers backing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot has 28 days to form a coalition, with a possible 14-day extension.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming Israel's next government.
- Eisenkot received recommendations from 67 Knesset Members.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was recommended by 46 lawmakers.
- Eisenkot has 28 days to assemble a governing coalition.
- A bloc of seven Knesset Members did not recommend any candidate.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced Saturday evening that he has officially tasked Gadi Eisenkot, head of the 'Yahad' party and a Knesset Member, with forming the next government. Eisenkot is scheduled to visit the President's Residence on Sunday at 5:00 PM for the formal handover of the mandate.
The decision came after an intensive round of consultations and political discussions held by Herzog over the weekend. A total of 67 Knesset Members recommended Eisenkot for the task, while 46 recommended Likud party leader and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A bloc of seven lawmakers abstained from recommending any candidate.
Under Israeli law, Eisenkot will have 28 days to assemble a governing coalition. The President has the authority to grant an additional extension of up to 14 days if requested.
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