Gadi Eisenkot, the political newcomer tasked with forming Israel's government
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The former military chief turned leader of the opposition to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to be officially tasked with forming the next Israeli government, after elections that produced no majority in the Knesset.
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Gadi Eisenkot, the political newcomer tasked with forming Israel's government. The former military chief turned leader of the opposition to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to be officially tasked with forming the next Israeli government, after elections that produced no majority in the Knesset. Covered by 1 publications. Le Monde in English: Gadi Eisenkot, the political newcomer tasked with forming Israel's government.
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- Le Monde in English France Gadi Eisenkot, the political newcomer tasked with forming Israel's government The former military chief turned leader of the opposition to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to be officially tasked with forming the next Israeli government, after elections that produced no majority in the Knesset. 2 h ago · Tier 2
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