Israel’s President Tasks Eisenkot with Forming Government Amidst Parliamentary Deadlock

Lisa Chang, Asia Pacific Correspondent
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The Fragmented Political Landscape

Following a tumultuous electoral cycle, the President of Israel has issued a direct command to opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, tasking him with the formidable responsibility of forming a new coalition government. The move follows a week of intense consultations and a stark realization that the Knesset has failed to produce a majority government. President Isaac Herzog has effectively placed the burden of governance on Eisenkot, who must now navigate a complex landscape of alliances and

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Lisa Chang is an Asia Pacific correspondent based in London, covering the region's political and economic developments with particular focus on China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, she previously spent five years reporting from Hong Kong for the South China Morning Post. She holds a Master's in Asian Studies from SOAS.
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