Politics & Diplomacy
Herzog to name coalition candidate after lawmakers reject Netanyahu
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Israeli President Isaac Herzog will announce his choice for prime minister on Sunday, Al Jazeera English reported. The decision follows a vote among lawmakers in which a majority backed Gadi Eisenkot over Benjamin Netanyahu as their preferred candidate to lead the next government.
The announcement represents a significant moment in Israeli politics, as the endorsement by the parliamentary majority signals potential shifts in coalition negotiations ahead of formal government formation.
