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Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government

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Briefings

Israeli President Isaac Herzog appointed former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to lead efforts to form a new government, signaling a shift toward an anti-Netanyahu coalition. This appointment marks the first attempt to construct a government after previous negotiations failed, with the Prime Minister's office expected to continue difficult coalition talks.

Key points

• President Isaac Herzog appointed Gadi Eisenkot, leader of an anti-Netanyahu alliance, to lead efforts to form a new government.
• This appointment follows failed negotiations and signals a shift toward a coalition that excludes Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Context

The Israeli government faces a critical transition period as the Prime Minister's office continues negotiations to form a new government. The appointment of Eisenkot represents the first significant attempt to construct a government after previous negotiations failed.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the single appointment announcement without details on the timeline of failed negotiations or specific coalition composition details.

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