Israel's President Taps Gadi Eisenkot to Form New Government After Elections

Israel's President announced on Saturday that Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief and political newcomer, would be tasked with forming the next government following last week's inconclusive election. This move is seen by rivals as a potential first step to remove long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot's bloc, which includes members of Israel's Arab minority and right-leaning opposition, secured recommendations from 67 lawmakers.