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Israeli president picks Netanyahu’s rival Eisenkot to form new government

Israeli president picks Netanyahu’s rival Eisenkot to form new government

Also reported by Al Jazeera, Axios, France24

Summary

Israeli President Isaac Herzog selected Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a government after last month’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority, and no party won enough seats to govern alone.

Key Facts

  • Herzog selected Eisenkot to try to form a new Israeli government.
  • Eisenkot is Netanyahu’s main rival, according to the article.
  • The Knesset elections took place on Oct. 27.
  • Netanyahu’s coalition lost its parliamentary majority.
  • No party won enough Knesset seats to govern alone.
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