Is Israel opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot going to replace Benjamin Netanyahu?
Summary
Gadi Eisenkot emerged on November 5 as the frontrunner to be asked to form Israel’s next government. The shift followed a decision by one of the two main parties representing ultra-Orthodox voters, a longtime ally of Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, not to recommend a candidate.Key Facts
- Eisenkot is an Israeli opposition figure.
- He emerged as the frontrunner on Thursday, November 5.
- Israel’s president is expected to announce on Sunday who will be tasked with forming a government.
- One of the two main parties representing ultra-Orthodox Jewish voters declined to recommend any candidate.
- The party had been a longtime ally of Netanyahu’s coalition.
- FRANCE 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky reported from Jerusalem.
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