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Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has six weeks to form a government

Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has six weeks to form a government

Summary

Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave opposition politician Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a government on Sunday evening. Eisenkot has six weeks to assemble a coalition that could replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.

Key Facts

  • Isaac Herzog formally gave Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to try to form the next government.
  • Eisenkot is an opposition politician.
  • He has six weeks to form a coalition.
  • A successful coalition could oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • The announcement came on Sunday evening.
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