Israeli president tasks Eisenkot, Netanyahu's main opponent, with forming government

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government after the recent elections, marking a potential shift away from Netanyahu's long tenure. Eisenkot, a political newcomer and former military chief, has garnered support from a diverse coalition, including Arab parties, which could challenge Netanyahu's hard-right rule. Despite this, opposition leaders express reluctance to rely on Arab votes. Herzog is exploring a national unity government, while Netanyahu faces corruption charges and calls for unity from his bloc. Eisenkot aims to replace Netanyahu, emphasizing the urgency of forming a government within 28 days, or risk new elections.