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🔴 Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to try to form government

07 Nov 2026, 19:38 UTC · 45 independent sources
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🚨 ISRAEL PRESIDENT TAPS GADI EISENKOT TO TRY TO FORM GOVERNMENT Isaac Herzog informed Gadi Eisenkot of his intention to task him with forming a government. Eisenkot ran against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Neither won a clear majority. The Knesset has been deadlocked since last month’s election. Source: France 24, ABC Australia, CBS News, The Guardian, Sky News, NPR #PresidentHerzog #Israel #government

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