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Israel’s president officially gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government

Israel’s president officially gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government

Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s top rival, tapped to form government in Israel

Eisenkot, Netanyahu’s top rival, tapped to form government in Israel

Gadi Eisenkot, former chief of Israel's military, selected to form a new government, potentially ousting longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The US election showed growing frustration with Israel on both sides of the aisle

The US election showed growing frustration with Israel on both sides of the aisle

President Donald Trump has suggested ending military aid to Israel

US election confirms erosion of support for Israel, with even Trump questioning military aid

US election confirms erosion of support for Israel, with even Trump questioning military aid

President Donald Trump has suggested ending military aid to Israel

Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu

Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu

Israeli President Isaac Herzog says he's giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27

A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel is willing to break with precedent to topple Netanyahu

A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel is willing to break with precedent to topple Netanyahu

A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long rule

Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government

Netanyahu rival given first chance at forming new government

Opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot has receives the first chance to form a governing coalition in Israel

Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government

Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government

Nov 7 (Reuters) - Israel's president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power.

Israel’s president gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government

Israel’s president gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government

Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government but path to power uncertain

Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks 'wide' government but path to power uncertain

By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot said on Sunday he will work to form a wide government as quickly as possible, but his path to power was uncertain following a deadlocked election that failed to dislodge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Explainer-Can Gadi Eisenkot break Israel's political deadlock?

Explainer-Can Gadi Eisenkot break Israel's political deadlock?

By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief, has the first shot to form a government, after an inconclusive election last month did not dislodge longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

PHOTO ESSAY: Israel's government demolished their homes. Bedouins responded by voting against it

PHOTO ESSAY: Israel's government demolished their homes. Bedouins responded by voting against it

Bedouin voters in Israel turned out in record numbers to protest government home demolitions and far-right policies.