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 is scheduled to meet Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman to discuss the parliamentary leadership position in the Knesset.
Eisenkot now has 28 days to form a government. The president can extend the deadline by up to 14 days if required.
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.
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).
Gadi Eisenkot has six weeks to form a 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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