Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of ‘racist’ campaign against Israel’s Arab minority
Statement a rare instance of a prominent Jewish political leader taking a strong stand in defence of Arab Israelis
Statement a rare instance of a prominent Jewish political leader taking a strong stand in defence of Arab Israelis
Eisenkot, in charge of forming a government, dismisses the appeal as ‘tricks’ as talks and a Knesset speaker vote loom.
Prime ministerial hopeful calls attempts to marginalise and smear Palestinian citizens of Israel 'an anti-state act'.
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, has wasted no time in putting his rival and Israel’s interim Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under pressure.
Netanyahu lost the parliamentary majority that kept him in power over the past four years and his rival Gadi Eisenkot faces a difficult task in unseating him.
Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has mandate to try to form a government – with Netanyahu waiting if he fails
There were clashes as Israel's caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced the Knesset for the first time since the election.
Gadi Eisenkot, the politician tasked with forming a new Israeli government, has wasted no time in putting his rival and Israel’s interim Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under pressure.
Benjamin Netanyahu's main political rival, Gadi Eisenkot, has first chance to build a new government and oust the prime minister.
As Israel faces political gridlock, Netanyahu wields caretaker powers to manage security and disrupt his rivals.
Israel. Former Israeli Army Chief Gadi Eisenkot has a few weeks to form a government, even though there is no clear majority in the new parliament. He will have to form alliances with various parti...
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Gadi Eisenkot's path to power could involve some creative political arithmetic and manoeuvring. So, what are the options from here?
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Israel's president officially tasks the opposition leader with forming a new government.
Israel's president has chosen Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election.
Israelis gathered in the streets of Tel Aviv as Israel’s president gave Gadi Eisenkot – prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival – the mandate try to form a new government
Israel's former military chief has been given the opportunity to form a government after an inconclusive election.