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Eisenkot's Bid to Form a New Israeli Government: Can He Secure a Majority in 6 Weeks?

Eisenkot's Bid to Form a New Israeli Government: Can He Secure a Majority in 6 Weeks?

Gadi Eisenkot has 6 weeks to prove majority in Israel. How he could get numbers in his favour
Gadi Eisenkot has 6 weeks to prove majority in Israel. How he could get numbers in his favour

Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Eisenkot to form the next government after he received the support of 67 lawmakers, including those from Arab parties.

Eisenkot to meet Liberman over Israeli govt formation, likely to head Change bloc in Knesset
Eisenkot to meet Liberman over Israeli govt formation, likely to head Change bloc in Knesset

Eisenkot is scheduled to meet Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman to discuss the parliamentary leadership position in the Knesset.

Netanyahu rival Eisenkot gets chance to form new Israel govt, will have 6 weeks to prove majority
Netanyahu rival Eisenkot gets chance to form new Israel govt, will have 6 weeks to prove majority

Eisenkot now has 28 days to form a government. The president can extend the deadline by up to 14 days if required.

Eisenkot gets first chance to form Israeli govt after tight election
Eisenkot gets first chance to form Israeli govt after tight election

Eisenkot has up to six weeks to form a coalition with the support of a majority of the 120-seat parliament, while Netanyahu remains in caretaker office.

Israeli President To Invite Netanyahu's Rival, Eisenkot, To Form Govt Today | Top Points
Israeli President To Invite Netanyahu's Rival, Eisenkot, To Form Govt Today | Top Points

Eisenkot secured the backing of 67 lawmakers in the 120-member Knesset. The announcement is scheduled for 5 pm local time (8:30 pm IST).

What’s next for Israel as Eisenkot tapped to lead government?
What’s next for Israel as Eisenkot tapped to lead government?

Israel’s new members of Knesset will be sworn in Tuesday. Netanyahu and his Cabinet will remain in office in a caretaker capacity, with limited powers, until a coalition is formed.

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