Israel: Gadi Eisenkot, principal opponent of Benjamin Netanyahu, will be tasked with forming a government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot, former army chief and leader of the Yashar party, with forming a new government. This decision follows a preference expressed by leaders of six elected lists representing 67 Knesset seats. Despite Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition leading the recent elections, it lacks sufficient support to govern. Eisenkot's coalition has gained additional backing from two Arab lists, enhancing his position.