Israel: Gadi Eisenkot will be responsible for forming the government on Sunday
President Herzog invites the opponent to the presidential residence on Sunday at 5 p.m.
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog invited Gadi Eisenkot, head of the opposition bloc to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to form the next government on Sunday at 5 p.m. at the presidential residence, according to a presidential statement released Saturday evening.
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog invited Gadi Eisenkot, head of the opposition bloc to outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to form the next Israeli government on Sunday at 5 p.m. at the presidential residence.
Towards the end of the Netanyahu era. The leader of the opposition bloc to the outgoing Prime Minister, Gadi Eisenkot, will be officially tasked on Sunday with forming the next Israeli government, the presidency said this Saturday evening. “President Herzog invited Gadi Eisenkot to the presidential residence, where he will entrust him tomorrow, at 5 p.m., with the mission of forming the government,” said a press release.
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Gadi Eisenkot will officially begin his government formation mission on Sunday at 5 p.m.
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Open Questions
- What will be the composition of the future government led by Gadi Eisenkot?
- Will Benjamin Netanyahu retain a political role after his departure as Prime Minister?
- Which parties will support or oppose the new government?
