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Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to form government

By Thomson Reuters Nov 7, 2026 | 1:34 PM

Nov 7 (Reuters) – Israel’s president ​on ‌Saturday chose Gadi ‌Eisenkot, ​Prime ⁠Minister Benjamin ⁠Netanyahu’s strongest rival, to try ​to ⁠form ⁠a ​new government ​following a deadlocked ‌election that ⁠left neither man with ⁠a ‌clear ⁠path ​to ‌power.

(Reporting by ​Enas Alashray ⁠and Menna Alaa El ​Din)