Eisenkot Tasked With Forming Government in Israel

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has tasked Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government following the October 27 general elections. At a ceremony at the presidential residence, Herzog expressed hope that the new government would promote “unity, solidarity, and healing” across Israeli society. Eisenkot said he accepted the responsibility at a critical moment for the country, warning that “the battle lines are still open” and pointing to a deepening diplomatic crisis. He pledged to form a national emergency government, saying Israel could not afford to “waste time” or go through endless election cycles. He called for a new government to be formed as soon as possible.