Israeli opposition leader warns of ‘point of no return’ for democracy
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked by Israeli President Isaac Herzog with forming a new government after his coalition secured a majority. Eisenkot, a former Israeli military chief, has warned that the country faces a dangerous moment
Israel's president asked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next gov't over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Eisenkot picked over Netanyahu to form government. Israel's president picks Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, passing over Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel's president officially tasks the opposition leader with forming a new government.
President Isaac Herzog formally assigns Eisenkot 28 days to secure 61 Knesset seats and replace Netanyahu as PM.
Israel's former military chief has been given the opportunity to form a government after an inconclusive election.
Unpolished and understated, Eisenkot offers a stark contrast to Netanyahu but risks continuing his legacy