Eisenkot Tapped To Form Government: President tasks him with coalition bid; rifts emerge with Lieberman

Gadi Eisenkot is positioned as the top candidate to spearhead the change bloc in Israel's Knesset. He plans to engage in leadership talks with Yisrael Beiteinu's Avigdor Lieberman shortly. Garnering support from 67 Knesset members from various factions mandates his new role. Controversies about collaboration with Arab-led parties for government backing have emerged. Eisenkot has 28 days to establish a government, with President Isaac Herzog possibly granting an extension.