Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government
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What The New York Times World reported
Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, hopes to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by cobbling together a coalition after an inconclusive election.
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Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government. Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, hopes to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by cobbling together a coalition after an inconclusive election. Covered by 5 publications. The New York Times World: Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government. The New York Times: Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government. The Wall Street Journal World: Netanyahu’s Challenger Tapped to Try to Form Israeli Government. The Globe and Mail: Israeli president picks opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government. TASS: Israeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office.
Who is covering it
- The New York Times World United States Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, hopes to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by cobbling together a coalition after an inconclusive election. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- The New York Times United States Israeli Opposition Leader Tapped to Try to Form Government Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, hopes to succeed Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister by cobbling together a coalition after an inconclusive election. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- The Wall Street Journal World United States Netanyahu’s Challenger Tapped to Try to Form Israeli Government Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief, now has four weeks to build a coalition that could unseat Israel’s longstanding leader, Benjamin Netanyahu. 1 h ago · Tier 2
- The Globe and Mail Canada Israeli president picks opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s strongest rival, has 28 days to try to forge a government, with a possible 14-day extension 59 min ago · Tier 3
- TASS Russia Israeli president to ask opposition leader to form new government — office According to the statement, Isaac Herzog will meet with Gadi Eisenkot on the evening of November 8 to formally entrust him with the task 1 h ago · Tier 3
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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 Excerpt, Financial Times
Source Financial Times