Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier

Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot's party leaders submitted competing candidates to the Israeli president for the mandate to form the next government. The president will decide which candidate receives the first opportunity to build a governing coalition. The decision typically goes to the candidate whose party or coalition holds the most seats in parliament.

• NYT — Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier

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