Netanyahu's opponent chosen to form Israeli government
Netanyahu's opponent was appointed to lead negotiations to form a new government in Israel. Read more in Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- President Isaac Herzog appointed Gadi Eisenkot, an opposition leader and former IDF Chief of Staff, to form a new Israeli government.
- This appointment follows legislative elections where Benjamin Netanyahu did not secure a parliamentary majority.
- Eisenkot has 28 days to consolidate party agreements and form a viable cabinet.
- Eisenkot stated his intention to work towards institutional unity during a delicate national security moment.
- His nomination gained support after Arab-Israeli parties recommended him, securing 67 out of 120 parliamentary seats.
- The recent election deepened party fragmentation, with Netanyahu's Likud being the largest single party but failing to form a majority coalition.
- Arab-Israeli parties achieved unprecedented success, winning 19 seats, which was crucial for Eisenkot's nomination.
- Eisenkot has indicated he will not include Arab party ministers in his cabinet, necessitating complex alliances with centrist and moderate right-wing parties.
- Eisenkot, if successful, could be the first prime minister from the Mizrahi community.
- He joined politics in 2022 and previously served in Netanyahu's special war cabinet after the October 7th attacks but left due to disagreements on strategy.
- Eisenkot is known for the 'Dahiya Doctrine' military tactic and has taken a strong stance against Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.