Israel's Gadi Eisenkot gets mandate to form government. There's a minefield ahead
AI summary
Gadi Eisenkot received the mandate to form Israel's next government after securing recommendations from 67 Knesset members, despite his bloc holding fewer seats than Benjamin Netanyahu's. Eisenkot faces a 28-day deadline to build a coalition capable of winning a confidence vote, with key negotiations centered on including Arab parties or ultra-Orthodox factions.
Key takeaways
- Eisenkot's bloc holds 48 seats, requiring additional partners to reach the 61-seat majority threshold.
- The former IDF chief has 28 days to form a government before potential extensions or new elections.
- Negotiations are complicated by disagreements over the inclusion of Arab and ultra-Orthodox parties.
- President Herzog may pressure for a unity government if Eisenkot fails to form a cabinet.
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