Mandate to form government tasked to Gadi Eisenkot

The President of Israel has officially tasked MK Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government, following recommendations from 67 members of the Knesset.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog officially tasked Yashar party leader, MK Gadi Eisenkot, with forming the next government on Saturday night. This was reported by Channel 7 and Israel National News. The move follows Eisenkot receiving the support of 67 Knesset members. He has been granted 28 days to complete the process, with the potential for a 14-day extension if necessary.

At the ceremony held at the President's Residence, Eisenkot called for the formation of a stable and broad government. Further details regarding the progress of coalition negotiations or the projected composition of the government have not yet been released.