Israel: Eisenkot officially tasked with forming a government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with the right of trying to form a government. The opposition leader's way to replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister is full of political challenges.
Israel's President Isaac Herzog has officially appointed Gadi Eisenkot, head of the centrist Yashar party, to form a government. Eisenkot has been given 28 days to secure a coalition, with an additional 14 days permitted by President Herzog if necessary. The formation of a new government comes amidst ongoing threats from Iran and the need to build a future in the region, as well as negotiations with Lebanon and other neighboring countries.
President Herzog emphasized the importance of having a stable government to address these challenges. Eisenkot, who received the backing of 48 members in the Knesset, must now work to form a coalition that will serve all parts of Israeli society. Should he fail to do so, President Herzog will have the authority to appoint a different Knesset member, with Netanyahu as the second-in-line.
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