Israeli President Taps Opposition Leader Gadi Eisenkot to Form Government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has chosen opposition leader and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election. Eisenkot faces the challenge of cobbling together a coalition after neither he nor incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won a clear majority. The move aims to break the political stalemate that has persisted since last month's inconclusive vote.
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog chose Gadi Eisenkot to try to form a government.
- Eisenkot is a former military chief and leader of the Yashar party who ran against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The Knesset has been deadlocked since last month's election left neither candidate with a clear majority.
How coverage differs: The Washington Times focuses on Eisenkot's stance regarding military or national service for all Israeli citizens, whereas the other outlets focus entirely on his selection by the president to form a government.
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- Japan Times — Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government Center
- CBS News — Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government Lean Left
- NPR — Israel's president taps opposition candidate, not Netanyahu, to form a government Lean Left
- The Guardian — Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government Lean Left
- France 24 — Israeli president picks Netanyahu's rival Eisenkot to try to form government Center
- New York Times — Who Is Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s Opposition Leader? Lean Left
- Washington Times — Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu Lean Right
- BBC — Israel's president tasks opposition leader Eisenkot with forming government Center
- Deutsche Welle — Israeli president tasks Gadi Eisenkot with forming government Center
- Fox News — Israeli president taps Netanyahu rival to form government as coalition battle looms Right