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Israeli Opposition Unites Behind Eisenkot in Bid to Challenge Netanyahu's Leadership

Israeli Opposition Unites Behind Eisenkot in Bid to Challenge Netanyahu's Leadership

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

'Clear Majority Chose Likud': Netanyahu Claims Voters' Mandate As Israel Opposition Backs Eisenkot
'Clear Majority Chose Likud': Netanyahu Claims Voters' Mandate As Israel Opposition Backs Eisenkot

Despite differences on several issues, all the opposition party leaders have so far backed Eisenkot to form the next government.

‘Need To Act With Great Urgency’: Israel Oppn Leaders Back Eisenkot, Join Hands To Oust Netanyahu
‘Need To Act With Great Urgency’: Israel Oppn Leaders Back Eisenkot, Join Hands To Oust Netanyahu

The leaders also accused Likud and Netanyahu of running a campaign to delegitimise the election results.

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier
Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier

Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.

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