Eisenkot Gets Mandate To Form Israel Government, Netanyahu Fights For Survival

What happened: Eisenkot, a former IDF chief of staff who entered politics in 2022, has received the mandate to form Israel's government. He became Netanyahu's main rival in the election, running a campaign that drew parties from the centre-left to the right. Why it matters: The mandate puts Eisenkot in position to lead the next government while Netanyahu fights for his political survival after facing his main rival at the polls. Key numbers: Eisenkot entered politics in 2022. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Eisenkot, a former IDF chief of staff who entered politics in 2022, has received the mandate to form Israel's government. He became Netanyahu's main rival in the election, running a campaign that drew parties from the centre-left to the right.

The mandate puts Eisenkot in position to lead the next government while Netanyahu fights for his political survival after facing his main rival at the polls. Key numbers: Eisenkot entered politics in 2022.