Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government
Summary
Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a governing coalition after the Oct. 27 election. Neither Eisenkot’s bloc nor Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party won a clear majority, and representatives from most major parties recommended Eisenkot for the task.Key Facts
- Herzog announced his decision Saturday night.
- Eisenkot is a former military chief and led the main bloc opposing Netanyahu.
- The election took place on Oct. 27.
- Neither Eisenkot nor Netanyahu’s party won a clear majority.
- Representatives from most of Israel’s main parties recommended Eisenkot during talks with Herzog.
- Netanyahu alleged that Arab countries interfered in the election.
- The acting director-general of the Central Elections Committee said there was no basis for claims of systematic compromise of election integrity.
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