Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government
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Isaac Herzog’s decision means opposition politician has 28 days to attempt to put together a ruling coalition
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Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government. Isaac Herzog’s decision means opposition politician has 28 days to attempt to put together a ruling coalition Covered by 2 publications. Financial Times: Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government. Financial Times World: Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government.
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- Financial Times United Kingdom Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government Isaac Herzog’s decision means opposition politician has 28 days to attempt to put together a ruling coalition 2 h ago · Tier 1
- Financial Times World United Kingdom Israel’s president gives Gadi Eisenkot first shot at forming a government Isaac Herzog’s decision means opposition politician has 28 days to attempt to put together a ruling coalition 2 h ago · Tier 2
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