Israel president to announce Sunday who will form new government
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Newswire, Lankadeepa, Ada Derana and Hiru News report that Israeli President Isaac Herzog selected opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government. Newswire describes Eisenkot as a former military chief.
Daily Mirror reports that Herzog had said he would announce a candidate by Sunday, after a majority of lawmakers backed Eisenkot over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ada Derana and Hiru News also identify Eisenkot as Netanyahu’s rival.
Ada Derana (தமிழ்) reports that the selection followed a recent parliamentary election. The reports provide no further detail on the proposed coalition, how long Eisenkot has to form a government, or what happens if he is unable to do so.
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