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President Herzog faces key choice as Israel struggles to form government
Palestinian-led parties have backed Eisenkot in a bid to oust Netanyahu, but the prime minister could stay on if no government is formed.
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog must decide which leader will receive the first mandate to form a government after an inconclusive election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival, former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, each short of a parliamentary majority. Palestinian‑led parties have thrown their support behind Eisenkot in an effort to unseat Netanyahu. If no coalition is assembled, Netanyahu could remain in office despite the deadlock. Herzog’s choice will determine the next attempt to break the stalemate.
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