The President of Israel, Yitzhak Herzog, gave the leader of the Israr opposition party, Gadi Eisenkot, a mandate to form a new government following the parliamentary elections held on October 27.

The President of Israel, Yitzhak Herzog, gave the leader of the Israr opposition party, Gadi Eisenkot, a mandate to form a new government following the parliamentary elections held on October 27.

Now, in 28 days, Eisenkot must secure the support of the majority of the 120-seat Knesset (parliament) and form a ruling coalition.