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Can Eisenkot Overtake Netanyahu in the Race to Form Israel's Next Government?

Can Eisenkot Overtake Netanyahu in the Race to Form Israel's Next Government?

Eisenkot gets 67 Knesset recommendations, Netanyahu gets 46. But can he form a government?
Eisenkot gets 67 Knesset recommendations, Netanyahu gets 46. But can he form a government?

Eisenkot has won the backing of 67 lawmakers against Netanyahu's 46, but the opposition leader still faces a difficult coalition-building exercise. President Isaac Herzog is expected to announce...

Eisenkot Gets Arab Parties' Backing In Israel PM Race: Will Netanyahu Be Unseated?
Eisenkot Gets Arab Parties' Backing In Israel PM Race: Will Netanyahu Be Unseated?

Eisenkot received recommendations from 67 of the 120 members of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, during consultations with President Isaac Herzog on forming the next government.

Netanyahu Or Eisenkot? Israel President To Announce Who Will Form Next Govt On Sunday
Netanyahu Or Eisenkot? Israel President To Announce Who Will Form Next Govt On Sunday

The announcement came after two days of consultations with political parties. A total of 67 lawmakers backed Eisenkot, while 46 supported Netanyahu.

Israel's Eisenkot says making progress in forming government as Netanyahu faces setback
Israel's Eisenkot says making progress in forming government as Netanyahu faces setback

Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is expected to secure 67 recommendations from Knesset members, giving him a numerical advantage over Benjamin Netanyahu, though coalition negotiations remain uncertain.

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