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Netanyahu and Eisenkot claim mandate to form Israel government
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Gadi Eisenkot each claimed the right to lead Israel following Tuesday's election, which produced a deadlocked parliament, Al-Monitor reported. Netanyahu called for a right-wing government, staking his claim despite the inconclusive results.
The competing bids set the stage for negotiations over who would be tasked with forming the next coalition government under Israel's parliamentary system.
