President Herzog to task Gadi Eisenkot with forming government

President Isaac Herzog is expected to task MK Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next Israeli government, according to reports this morning (Saturday) by the Jerusalem Post and JNS. Eisenkot will be granted 28 days to forge a coalition, a timeframe that can be extended by up to 14 days by the president. The decision follows the stalemate resulting from the recent elections.

The process faces significant political hurdles. As reported by the outlets, deep disagreements persist among his potential coalition partners, and President Herzog has reportedly sought clarification regarding how Eisenkot intends to overcome these obstacles. Further details have not yet been released.