Gadi Eisenkot Chosen to Form New Government

Gadi Eisenkot has been chosen by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to form a new government. This decision comes after a divided election where 67 lawmakers supported Eisenkot, while 46 backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He has 28 days to create a coalition, extendable by 14 days. Eisenkot has ruled out joining with Arab parties and focuses on military service reforms.