Politics● Low45m ago · Nov 7, 2026, 8:18 PM
Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NPR News · Middle East
Gadi Eisenkot ran as the main challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — neither won a clear majority. Israel's main parties have recommended Eisenkot put together a new government.
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