Israel’s president, Isaac Herzog, has formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with the task of forming the country’s next government, the official announcement said on Tuesday. Eisenkot, a former chief of staff to the military, is now charged with assembling a coalition that could replace the long‑standing administration of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The appointment marks a significant shift in Israel’s political landscape, where Netanyahu has dominated the premiership for more than a decade, making him the nation’s longest‑serving prime minister. Herzog’s decision follows a period of political stalemate that saw multiple elections and an inability of any party to secure a clear majority.
Eisenkot, who leads the main opposition bloc, will now begin negotiations with potential coalition partners across the fragmented Knesset. The president’s mandate gives him a limited window to present a viable government plan, after which the Knesset will vote on the proposed cabinet.
Analysts note that the move could signal the waning of Netanyahu’s era, though they caution that the formation of a new government will depend on complex bargaining among parties with divergent agendas. The outcome will determine whether Israel can achieve a stable administration after years of electoral deadlock.
Israel’s parliamentary system requires the prime minister to command the confidence of a majority of the 120‑member Knesset. If Eisenkot succeeds, he will become the next head of government; if not, Herzog may be obliged to assign the task to another candidate.
<small>Source: Actu Cameroun — read the original story there.</small>
