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Israeli President Taps Gadi Eisenkot to Form Government
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government, giving him 28 days to secure a coalition following a deadlocked election. Eisenkot received endorsements from 67 lawmakers, surpassing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 46. Eisenkot's proposed minority government faces internal divisions among potential partners regarding reliance on Arab parties and concessions on Haredi conscription.
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- President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government, granting him 28 days.
- Eisenkot received endorsements from 67 lawmakers, while Prime Minister Netanyahu secured 46.
- The decision follows an election deadlock with no clear path to power for either candidate.
- Eisenkot proposes a minority government dependent on external support from four opposition parties.
- Potential coalition partners are divided on reliance on Arab parties and Haredi conscription issues.
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