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Israeli president invites Netanyahu's opposition leader to broker new government
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Israeli president invites Netanyahu's opposition leader to broker new government

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a government, weakening Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hold on power.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power.

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Israel's political landscape shifts as President Herzog hands opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a government, dealing a blow to Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power.

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  • Will Eisenkot successfully form a governing coalition?
  • What happens to Netanyahu's premiership if Eisenkot succeeds?
  • What is the timeline for government formation?

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