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Eisenkot Plans Swift Government Formation After Knesset Speaker Change

Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of "Yesh!", plans to form a government quickly after the Knesset speaker is replaced, aiming to announce success soon. He will meet with "Yisrael Beiteinu" chairman Avigdor Lieberman and finalize agreements on portfolios this week.

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What happened

01Gadi Eisenkot plans to form a government quickly after the Knesset speaker is replaced.
02Eisenkot will meet with "Yisrael Beiteinu" chairman Avigdor Lieberman on Monday.
03The "change bloc" is trying to recruit right-wing Knesset members, including from Likud.
04President Isaac Herzog tasked Eisenkot with forming the government after 67 recommendations.
05Eisenkot faces potential difficulties due to internal bloc disagreements and coalition options.

The "change bloc" is seeking to include right-wing Knesset members, including from Likud, in a broad coalition. President Isaac Herzog tasked Eisenkot with forming the government after receiving 67 recommendations, though challenges remain.

Translated and summarized by baba from i24NEWS, the latest report. Read i24NEWS’s original