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Gadi Eisenkot receives mandate to form government

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Briefings

Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been officially tasked with forming the country's next government following President Isaac Herzog's announcement. Eisenkot now has up to six weeks to negotiate with potential coalition partners and secure a parliamentary majority to replace Benjamin Netanyahu. An alliance with Arab Israeli parties appears the easiest option mathematically but remains politically sensitive. Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem.

Key points

• Gadi Eisenkot, Israel's opposition leader, has been officially tasked with forming the country's next government following President Isaac Herzog's announcement.
• Eisenkot must now navigate difficult negotiations to build a coalition capable of replacing Benjamin Netanyahu within six weeks.

Context

This briefing covers the formation of Israel's next government, a critical political transition following the resignation of Benjamin Netanyahu. The mandate comes from President Isaac Herzog, and the timeline for coalition building is set at six weeks.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the official announcement and report from Noga Tarnopolsky. Specific details on coalition composition, negotiation strategies, or exact parliamentary majority requirements are not provided. The political sensitivity of Arab Israeli alliances is noted but no specific outcomes are confirmed.

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