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Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government

Isaac Herzog formally gives Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as prime minister.

Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next government
Israel’s president picks Eisenkot over Netanyahu to form next governmentPhoto: Al Jazeera

Isaac Herzog formally gives Gadi Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as prime minister.

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