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Israel's Political Maneuvering Intensifies as Eisenkot Seeks Government Mandate
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President Isaac Herzog will grant Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form Israel's next government on Sunday, initiating a critical period of political negotiation. Eisenkot has 28 days to build a coalition, with potential extensions and the possibility of the mandate passing to Benjamin Netanyahu if Eisenkot fails. The incoming Knesset will also see efforts to change the speaker and establish committees to advance legislation, including inquiries into the October 7 events.
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- President Isaac Herzog will formally task Gadi Eisenkot with forming Israel's next government on Sunday.
- Eisenkot has 28 days to form a coalition, with potential extensions and the mandate possibly passing to Benjamin Netanyahu.
- Divisions persist within the bloc seeking to replace Netanyahu, impacting coalition negotiations.
- The new Knesset's Arrangements Committee will have significant power to advance legislation.
- A vote to replace Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana is expected next week.
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