Israel's president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27.
TL;DR
- Israeli President Isaac Herzog has given Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form a coalition.
- This decision follows elections that took place on October 27th.
- Gadi Eisenkot is an opposition candidate.