President Herzog Taps Eisenkot to Form Government
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
President Isaac Herzog has officially tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government after he received recommendations from 67 Knesset members. United Torah Judaism did not endorse any candidate. The move opens possibilities for a minority government, a left-wing Haredi coalition, or new elections.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government.
- Eisenkot secured recommendations from 67 Knesset members, including Arab parties.
- United Torah Judaism did not recommend any candidate.
- Potential outcomes include a minority government or new elections.
President Isaac Herzog announced on Tuesday evening that he would task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government. This decision follows Eisenkot securing the recommendation of 67 Knesset members, including those from Arab parties. The ultra-Orthodox party United Torah Judaism did not recommend any candidate. The announcement sets the stage for potential coalition negotiations, with possibilities including a minority government, a left-wing Haredi government, or a return to elections. The full statement was released by the President's Residence.
