Gadi Eisenkot, the opposition leader in Israel, has been formally tasked with the responsibility of forming the next government. This announcement came from President Isaac Herzog, who emphasized the significance of the mandate.
Eisenkot is now facing a period of up to six weeks to negotiate with potential coalition partners in order to secure a parliamentary majority. Among the options available, forming an alliance with Arab Israeli parties is seen as the most straightforward mathematically, though it poses various political sensitivities.
As Eisenkot embarks on this challenging task, he must navigate complex negotiations to assemble a coalition that can succeed Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
