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Setback for Netanyahu as Israeli president picks his rival...

Setback for Netanyahu as Israeli president picks his rival...
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Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has selected opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government, in a major setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is seeking to retain power after an inconclusive election. Under Israel’s political system, the president nominates a candidate to negotiate with other parties and secure enough support to govern.
Context & Background
  • ✦The appointment gives Eisenkot the first opportunity to negotiate with other political parties and assemble a coalition capable of commanding a parliamentary majority.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Saturday:Herzog announced his decision on Saturday, following consultations with political parties elected to the 120-member Knesset, Israel’s parliament.2022:He entered politics in 2022 and briefly served in Netanyahu’s wartime cabinet following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.₦2.5 million:UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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  • ✦Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has selected opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government, in a major setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is seeking to retain power after an inconclusive election.
  • ✦Under Israel’s political system, the president nominates a candidate to negotiate with other parties and secure enough support to govern.
  • ✦The appointment gives Eisenkot the first opportunity to negotiate with other political parties and assemble a coalition capable of commanding a parliamentary majority.
Key Facts:Saturday: Herzog announced his decision on Saturday, following consultations with political parties elected to the 120-member Knesset, Israel’s parliament.2022: He entered politics in 2022 and briefly served in Netanyahu’s wartime cabinet following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.₦2.5 million: UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.: All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has selected opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government, in a major setback for Prime Minister...

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Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has selected opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government, in a major setback for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is seeking to retain power after an inconclusive election.

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Under Israel’s political system, the president nominates a candidate to negotiate with other parties and secure enough support to govern.

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Herzog announced his decision on Saturday, following consultations with political parties elected to the 120-member Knesset, Israel’s parliament.

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