Israel's president taps opposition leader Eisenkot to form government
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog announced on Saturday, November 7, that he would task opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government, following parliamentary elections on October 27 that gave no clear majority to either of the two main political blocs. Eisenkot, a former chief of staff and political newcomer who leads the Yashar party and the united opposition, has been endorsed by 67 lawmakers, according to reports, but needs 61 votes in the 120-seat Knesset to form a coalition. He currently lacks 13 mandates for a majority, and may need to seek support from Arab or ultra-Orthodox parties, both options fraught with conflict potential, as Handelsblatt notes. Netanyahu, meanwhile, has called for a 'broad national government' including far-right allies, a proposal Eisenkot immediately rejected as a PR maneuver. If Eisenkot fails within 28 days, the mandate could pass to another candidate, and if no one succeeds, Israel could face another election. Netanyahu's departure would also strip him of parliamentary immunity, opening the way for corruption investigations into charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery. DW reports that two Arab parties hold the decisive role in coalition formation, while The Korea Herald highlights a possible alliance between the opposition and ultra-Orthodox factions. Eisenkot has called for a 'national emergency government'.
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La Vanguardia (outlet profile)
El presidente de Israel pide al opositor Eisenkot formar gobierno en lugar de Netanyahu. Los líderes de los partidos árabes, indignados por las políticas de Netanyahu y sus aliados de extrema derecha, propusieron a Eise…
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Handelsblatt (outlet profile)
Nach der Wahl: Streit um Regierungsbildung in Israel eskaliert. Israels amtierender Ministerpräsident Netanjahu fordert eine breite Koalition unter Einschluss der Rechtsextremisten. Oppositionspolitiker Eisenkot weist d…
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government. President Isaac Herzog has picked former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, leader of an anti-Netanyahu alliance, to take the first shot at trying to for…
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Insajder (outlet profile)
Hercog: Ajzenkotu poveren mandat za pokušaj formiranja nove vlade. Predsednik Izraela Isak Hercog poverio je danas bivšem načelniku Generalštaba izraelske vojske Gadiju Ajzenkotu mandat za pokušaj formiranja nove vlade,…
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Tras las consultas parlamentarias: Isaac Herzog le encomendará a Gadi Eisenkot armar el nuevo gobierno en Israel. La resolución del jefe de Estado se conoció luego de mantener intercambios con representantes de diferent…
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Handelsblatt (outlet profile)
Nach der Wahl: Israels Präsident beauftragt Eisenkot mit Regierungsbildung. Oppositionspolitiker Eisenkot erhält erwartungsgemäß den Auftrag zur Regierungsbildung. Ihm stehen komplexe und schwierige Verhandlungen bevor.
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Handelsblatt (outlet profile)
Nahost: Netanjahu-Rivale Eisenkot in Israel mit Regierungsbildung beauftragt. Die jüngsten Wahlen in Israel hatten eine Patt-Situation zwischen Netanjahu und seinem Rivalen Eisenkot hervorgebracht. Nun soll der Oppositi…
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Valor Economico (outlet profile)
Presidente de Israel escolhe rival de Netanyahu para tentar formar governo. O presidente de Israel, Isaac Herzog, escolheu neste sábado (27) Gadi Eisenkot, o principal rival do primeiro-ministro Benjamin Netanyahu, para…
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government. Nov 7 (Reuters) - Israel's president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try to for…
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Rival de Netanyahu é encarregado de formar governo em Israel. Em um golpe para o premier Benjamin Netanyahu, o presidente israelense, Isaac Herzog, encarregará oficialmente hoje o líder do bloco de oposição, Gadi Eisenk…
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Lenta.ru (outlet profile)
Президент Израиля поручил лидеру оппозиции сформировать правительство
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Sveriges Radio Ekot (outlet profile)
Experten: Stort nederlag för Benjamin Netanyahu. Gadi Eisenkot har fått uppdraget att bilda regering i Israel. Detta är ett stort nederlag för Netanyahu, säger Isabell Schierenbeck som är professor i statsvetenskap vid…
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El Colombiano (outlet profile)
¿Se va Netanyahu? Presidente israelí llama a opositor Eisenkot a conformar gobierno. El presidente israelí, Isaac Herzog , encargará al líder del bloque opositor, Gadi Eisenkot , la tarea de formar gobierno tras las ele…
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Onet Wiadomości (outlet profile)
Gadi Eisenkot spróbuje utworzyć rząd Izraela. Prezydent Izraela Icchak Herzog powierzył dziś Gadiemu Eisenkotowi misję utworzenia nowego rządu. Były dowódca izraelskiej armii i główny rywal premiera Binjamina Netanjahu…
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Die Welt (outlet profile)
Israels Präsident Herzog beauftragt Oppositionspolitiker Eisenkot mit Regierungsbildung. Nach dem knappen Wahlausgang in Israel soll Oppositionspolitiker Gadi Eisenkot eine Regierung bilden. Präsident Isaac Herzog will…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Presidente de Israel escolhe rival de Netanyahu para tentar formar governo. O presidente de Israel, Isaac Herzog, vai encarregar o líder do bloco de oposição, Gadi Eisenkot, de tentar formar um novo governo após as elei…
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TASS (англ.) (outlet profile)
Israeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office. According to the statement, Isaac Herzog will meet with Gadi Eisenkot on the evening of November 8 to formally entrust him with the task
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Профиль (outlet profile)
Президент Израиля поручит сформировать новое правительство сопернику Нетаньяху Гади Айзенкоту. Израильский президент Ицхак Герцог пригласил председателя партии "Яшар" Гади Айзенкота в резиденцию главы государства на цер…
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The Hill (outlet profile)
Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to form new government. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has selected Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, to try to form a new government follo…
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Metropoles (outlet profile)
Presidente de Israel escolhe rival de Netanyahu para formar novo governo. Após eleições sem formação de maiorias, presidente de Israel fica responsável por decidir quem formará novo governo no país
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Sud Ouest (outlet profile)
Israël : le chef de l’opposition Gadi Eisenkot chargé de former le gouvernement. Le président Isaac Herzog va confier la tâche de former une coalition à l’ancien chef d’état-major Gadi Eisenkot, qui dispose du soutien d…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Presidente de Israel encarregará líder da oposição de formar um governo. O presidente israelense, Isaac Herzog, encarregará o líder do bloco da oposição, Gadi Eisenkot, da tarefa de formar um governo após as eleições le…
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Israeli president taps Netanyahu rival to form government as coalition battle looms. Gadi Eisenkot secured 67 Knesset endorsements over Benjamin Netanyahu, but deep coalition divisions over Arab parties and conscription…
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BBC News (outlet profile)
Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government. Neither PM Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor that of his rival secured a majority in last week's election.
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The Mirror (outlet profile)
Netanyahu faces being ousted as rival given chance to form new Israeli government. Opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot will get the first opportunity to form a coalition government, Israeli President Isaac Herzog has said
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The Japan Times (outlet profile)
Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government. Israel's president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try to form a new government.
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Terra (outlet profile)
Presidente de Israel escolhe rival de Netanyahu para formar novo governo em Israel. Oposicionista Gadi Eisenkot terá até 42 dias para buscar uma maioria de apoio no Parlamento. ...
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RFI (outlet profile)
Israël: dans le désert du Néguev, les Bédouins se sont mobilisés aux législatives face aux démolitions. Dimanche 8 novembre, le président israélien Isaac Herzog confiera à Gadi Eisenkot la charge de former un gouverneme…
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UOL (outlet profile)
Presidente de Israel escolhe rival de Netanyahu para formar novo governo em Israel. residente de Israel escolhe rival de Netanyahu para formar novo governo em Israel - Oposicionista Gadi Eisenkot terá até 42 dias para b…
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RT - Daily news (outlet profile)
Israeli president instructs Netanyahu’s rival to form government. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has secured the backing of 67 lawmakers, but faces a difficult task assembling a ruling coalition Read Full Article a…
Factual core
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government.
- Gadi Eisenkot is an opponent of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
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