Former Military Chief Gadi Eisenkot Pursues Broad Government Coalition Amid Uncertain Path to Power

Israeli president gives former military chief opportunity to form new government

Israeli President Isaac Herzog, right, hands to Gadi Eisenkot, left, the mandate to form a new government. © Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Former Israeli Defense Minister Gadi Eisenkot announced on Sunday that he will move swiftly to assemble a broad coalition government, though his prospects for securing power remain uncertain after a inconclusive election that failed to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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