A turning point in Israel after the elections. President Herzog has informed Yashar Party leader Gadi Eisenkot of his intention to entrust him with forming a new government. The meeting and official announcement will take place today at 5:00 PM.

Eisenkot's name had been put forward during consultations by political forces representing a total of 67 members of the Knesset, while parties with a total of 46 members have indicated outgoing Prime Minister and Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu , who is currently stepping aside while waiting to see whether Eisenkot will be able to form a government.

Netanyahu has been Prime Minister of Israel for a total of 20 years and in six governments from 1996 to the present.

(Unioneonline)

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