Gadi Eisenkot, the former IDF chief who could bring an end to Netanyahu's long rule as Israeli PM
Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s former army chief, has been chosen by President Herzog to form the next government.
Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot has been chosen by President Isaac Herzog to form Israel's next government following the inconclusive October 27 election. If successful, the 66-year-old leader of the Yashar party will replace Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been Israel's longest-serving prime minister. Eisenkot will have 28 days to build a government, with a possible extension of up to 14 days.
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