Will Eisenkot be able to form Israel’s next gov’t amid divided opposition?

Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has been given the opportunity to form a new government after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in the October elections, raising the possibility of an end to his long tenure in power.President Isaac Herzog selected the former military chief on Saturday, following consultations with political parties. Eisenkot has 28 days to cobble together a coalition to form a government. If he fails to form a new administration within that period, he can seek a 14-day extension.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Palestinian citizens of Israel put to ‘loyalty test’ after election winslist 2 of 3Buildings damaged in Israeli bombings risk collapse as rain inundates Gazalist 3 of 3Demonstration in Berlin calls for an end to arming Israelend of list“Now is the time to form a national emergency government. I will do everything to ensure we are worthy,” Eisenkot, the leader of the Yashar party, posted on X.However, the 66-year-old faces a difficult challenge as many of the opposition parties hold sharply conflicting positions on national security, religion and the Israeli occupation of Palestinian terr...