Eisenkot Says Netanyahu’s Likud Can Join Emergency Government Under His Leadership
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government in Israel.
World politicsIsraeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government in Israel.
World politicsIsrael’s opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says the country’s four opposition parties still stand by their pledge to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power - but the path to doing so through parliament remains uncertain.
World politicsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and his Likud party are ready to lead a new “broad government.” He says he is “open to discussions” about the proposal.
World politicsThe vote count after Israel’s election is complete, but neither of the two major blocs has a majority on its own. They may be forced to seek support from the Arab-Israeli opposition, which has won more seats than ever before.
World politicsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party claims the elections in Israel “have been stolen by Arab parties.”
World politicsThe Arab parties appear to be the winners in Israel’s election, while the far right is the loser. But who will take power remains an open question the day after the country’s “destiny” election.
World politicsThe blocs are evenly matched as votes are counted in Israel's parliamentary elections. Benjamin Netanyahu's side looks set to win slightly more seats, but a deadlock is likely. Parties that have so far been left out could become kingmakers.
World politicsThe election results in Israel appear “unclear,” according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. Exit polls suggest that neither of the two blocs - one supporting incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the other opposing him - will win a majority in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.
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