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Arab Support Shifts as Eisenkot Emerges as Key Contender to Form New Israeli Government

World News

Arab Support Shifts as Eisenkot Emerges as Key Contender to Form New Israeli Government

Arab party recommends opposition leader Eisenkot to form Israeli government

Anadolu Ajansı

Arab party recommends opposition leader Eisenkot to form Israeli government

Ra’am’s 8 lawmakers back Eisenkot, bringing his confirmed recommendations to 56; Netanyahu expected to receive 46

Setback for Netanyahu as Israel’s Arab party agrees to back Eisenkot to form Israeli govt: Report

Hindustan Times

Setback for Netanyahu as Israel’s Arab party agrees to back Eisenkot to form Israeli govt: Report

With the Joint List’s backing, Eisenkot is set to receive recommendations from 67 members of the Knesset.

Israel's main Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government after election

France 24

Israel's main Arab list backs Eisenkot to form government after election

Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a...

Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party drops Netanyahu

The Hindu

Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government as religious party drops Netanyahu

The Opposition leader also received a recommendation from a key lawmaker from the Israeli-Arab minority, whose seats in Parliament soared due to outrage over Netanyahu's policies

Netanyahu vs Eisenkot: Who is likely to form Israel’s next government?

Firstpost

Netanyahu vs Eisenkot: Who is likely to form Israel’s next government?

Israel’s October 27 election has left the country with a hung parliament, with Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc falling short of a majority. Now, his rival Gadi Eisenkot is gaining support in the race to...

Israel opposition leaders to meet as Gadi Eisenkot seeks backing to form next government

Firstpost

Israel opposition leaders to meet as Gadi Eisenkot seeks backing to form next government

Leaders of Israel’s opposition parties will meet on Tuesday to coordinate their next steps after backing former military chief Gadi Eisenkot as their choice for prime minister following last...

In Israel, Arab lawmakers key to unseating Netanyahu amid divided opposition

South China Morning Post

In Israel, Arab lawmakers key to unseating Netanyahu amid divided opposition

The Israeli opposition bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot pledged on Tuesday to form a government quickly to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but remained unclear on how, with divisions over whether...

Netanyahu's Government Faces Crisis as Key Support from Ultra-Orthodox Party Dwindles

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's position weakens as ultra-Orthodox party withholds support

The Hindu

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's position weakens as ultra-Orthodox party withholds support

Israel's October 27 election ended in deadlock with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his chief political ⁠rival Gadi Eisenkot securing a clear path to ‌a majority in Parliament

Ultra-Orthodox party snubs Netanyahu, declines to back him as Israel PM; rival Eisenkot tipped to form government

Hindustan Times

Ultra-Orthodox party snubs Netanyahu, declines to back him as Israel PM; rival Eisenkot tipped to form government

United Torah Judaism, which backed Netanyahu after the previous five elections, in its meeting with Herzog declined to recommend Bibi again as prime minister

Netanyahu loses religious party’s support as rival tipped to form government

The Straits Times

Netanyahu loses religious party’s support as rival tipped to form government

United Torah Judaism backed Benjamin Netanyahu after the previous five elections.

Netanyahu's position weakens as rival secures broad backing to try to form government

The Straits Times

Netanyahu's position weakens as rival secures broad backing to try to form government

JERUSALEM, Nov 5 - Benjamin Netanyahu's position in

Netanyahu's grip weakens as key ally withholds support after Israel election deadlock

The Times Of India

Netanyahu's grip weakens as key ally withholds support after Israel election deadlock

Israel's President Initiates Coalition Talks Amid Election Stalemate and Calls for Unity

Israel president begins talks with parties after election deadlock as Netanyahu revives ‘foreign interference’ allegation

Hindustan Times

Israel president begins talks with parties after election deadlock as Netanyahu revives ‘foreign interference’ allegation

So far, three factions recommended Benjamin Netanyahu be given a chance to form a coalition government, while a fourth backed Gadi Eisenkot.

Israel President urges compromise after divisive election

The Hindu

Israel President urges compromise after divisive election

President Isaac Herzog began meeting party leaders to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or his rival Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a government in the deeply...

Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.

The New York Times

Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.

Israeli party leaders were holding discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.

Israel’s President Starts Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government

The New York Times

Israel’s President Starts Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government

President Isaac Herzog began meeting with party leaders for two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition.

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