Is Netanyahu’s time up? 10 things to know as rival Eisenkot gets shot at power

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog has assigned Gadi Eisenkot the responsibility to form the next government. Eisenkot secured recommendations from 67 lawmakers but faces challenges in coalition building. His potential partners have differing views on collaborating with Arab and ultra-Orthodox factions. Netanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister, seeks to form a national unity government to counter Eisenkot’s efforts. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has assigned Gadi Eisenkot the responsibility to form the next government. Eisenkot secured recommendations from 67 lawmakers but faces challenges in coalition building. His potential partners have differing views on collaborating with Arab and ultra-Orthodox factions. Netanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister, seeks to form a national unity government to counter Eisenkot’s efforts.