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Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has chosen opposition candidate and Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country's next government, passing over rival Benjamin Netanyahu in a significant setback. Herzog informed Eisenkot of the decision on Saturday evening and will formally hand him the mandate at a Sunday ceremony following consultations with political parties. The move triggers a coalition battle as Eisenkot begins negotiations, while Netanyahu pushes for a unity government involving opposition and ultra-Orthodox parties to address national challenges.

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  • ✓ Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government, passing over Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • ✓ Herzog informed Eisenkot of his decision on Saturday evening and will formally hand him the mandate at a ceremony on Sunday.
  • ✓ Benjamin Netanyahu urged opposition and ultra-Orthodox parties to form a unity government.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 12 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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President Isaac Herzog officially bypassed Benjamin Netanyahu to task Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government.

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  1. Israel President Picks Eisenkot Over Netanyahu to Form Government

    Israeli President Isaac Herzog has chosen opposition candidate and Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country's next government, passing over rival Benjamin Netanyahu in a significant setback. Herzog informed Eisenkot of the decision on Saturday evening and will formally hand him the mandate at a Sunday ceremony following consultations with political parties. The move triggers a coalition battle as Eisenkot begins negotiations, while Netanyahu pushes for a unity government involving opposition and ultra-Orthodox parties to address national challenges.

    Why it matters

    The presidential decision initiates a high-stakes coalition battle in Israel's political arena. Netanyahu previously claimed that an opposition-Arab parties coalition would dismantle the country, setting up intense political friction as Eisenkot attempts to build a governing majority.

    What is confirmed

    • Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming the country's next government, passing over Benjamin Netanyahu.
    • Herzog informed Eisenkot of his decision on Saturday evening and will formally hand him the mandate at a ceremony on Sunday.
    • Benjamin Netanyahu urged opposition and ultra-Orthodox parties to form a unity government.

    Still unconfirmed

    • An opposition-Arab parties coalition will dismantle Israel.

    What to watch next

    • The formal handover ceremony of the mandate to Eisenkot on Sunday
    • Developments in Eisenkot's coalition negotiations with political parties
    • Netanyahu's ongoing efforts to push a unity government proposal
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. www.aljazeera.com — Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
    2. www.onenewspage.com — RAF Fairford national security charges
    3. The New York Times — Why Israel’s Ex-Army Chief’s Next Mission Could Be Mission Impossible
    4. CNN — Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government
    5. The Guardian — Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
    6. The Times of Israel — Herzog announces he will task Eisenkot tomorrow with forming new government
    7. Al Jazeera — Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government
    8. WPRI.com — Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
    9. NDTV — Opposition-Arab Parties Coalition Will "Dismantle Israel": Netanyahu
    10. Fox News — Israeli president taps Netanyahu rival to form government as coalition battle looms
    11. island.lk — Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government – The Island
    12. www.freepressjournal.in — Israel's Next Govt Remains Uncertain As Netanyahu Pushes Unity Proposal & Eisenkot Negotiates Coalition
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