Israeli MPs back Eisenkot for first chance to form government
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 20:39 · Archive
A majority of Israeli MPs have endorsed former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to attempt to form a government following the October 27 election, which ended in deadlock with neither Eisenkot nor Benjamin Netanyahu securing a clear path to a majority in parliament.
A total of 67 of the 120 members of the Knesset backed Eisenkot to begin coalition talks. The endorsement came after the Arab-dominated Joint List threw its support behind him, alongside two Arab-led parties. Netanyahu's position has weakened after United Torah Judaism, a major ultra-Orthodox party and long-standing Netanyahu coalition ally, declined to recommend any candidate for government formation.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has been tasked with choosing which candidate has the best chance to break the deadlock in the deeply divided country. He is due to meet both Netanyahu and Eisenkot, and has until Wednesday to decide. Netanyahu outperformed expectations in the election and his Likud Party won the most seats, but his nationalist-religious coalition lost its governing majority. Netanyahu remains prime minister in a caretaker government until a new coalition is formed or another election is held if no candidate succeeds.
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- Majority of Israeli MPs back Eisenkot to form govtA majority of Israeli MPs have backed former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to be given the first chance to form the country's next government.Perth Now · 5 Nov, 20:02
- Majority of Israeli MPs back Eisenkot to form govtA majority of Israeli MPs have backed former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to be given the first chance to form the country's next government.The West Australian · 5 Nov, 20:02
In this story: Gadi Eisenkot · Benjamin Netanyahu · Isaac Herzog · Israel · United Torah Judaism · Likud Party · Joint List
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