Israeli president officially hands Gadi Eisenkot mandate to form new government

Israel's President Isaac Herzog has officially tasked Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government. Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main rival Eisenkot, secured a parliamentary majority in elections held last month. Herzog selected Eisenkot after consultations with political parties. The former military chief has 28 days to put together a coalition government. He can receive a two-week extension if he needs more time. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X:   / ajenglish   Find us on Facebook:   / aljazeera   Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:   / aljazeeraenglish   Download AJE mobile app: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #IsraelElection #IsaacHerzog #GadiEisenkot #BenjaminNetanyahu #Israel #IsraeliPolitics #Yashar #Likud #Knesset #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #AlJazeeraEnglish