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Rival Eisenkot gains ground as Netanyahu's religious ally refuses to back him
- Israel's opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has officially been tasked with forming the country's next government, following a formal announcement by President Isaac Herzog.
- He now has up to six weeks to negotiate with potential coalition partners and secure a parliamentary majority.
- While an alliance with Arab Israeli parties appears to be the easiest option mathematically, it remains politically sensitive.
- Eisenkot must now navigate difficult negotiations to build a coalition capable of replacing Benjamin Netanyahu.
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